1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R985 CAW
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/05/1998. Recorded mileage 155,137 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2496cc
R985 CAW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2025
- 155,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R985 CAW Mileage History
- 21/09/2022152,673 mi
- 09/10/2022152,790 mi+117 mi
- 09/10/2022152,790 mi
- 19/03/2025155,137 mi+2,347 mi
Average of roughly 989 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R985 CAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (R985 CAW) between September 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (a”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (”; “Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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