1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · S115 BWV
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 71,523 miles. MOT valid until 02/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,523 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
S115 BWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 71,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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S115 BWV Mileage History
- 18/02/202363,676 mi
- 13/02/202466,021 mi+2,345 mi
- 26/02/202466,033 mi+12 mi
- 04/06/202566,225 mi+192 mi
- 06/05/202671,523 mi+5,298 mi
Average of roughly 2,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S115 BWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (S115 BWV) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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