1998 Ford Transit 2.0L Petrol · S440 ADU
1998 Ford Transit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 52,690 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1998cc
S440 ADU Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2012
- 52,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 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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S440 ADU Mileage History
- 28/06/200635,613 mi
- 04/07/200738,358 mi+2,745 mi
- 23/07/200840,854 mi+2,496 mi
- 29/06/201045,438 mi+4,584 mi
- 29/06/201148,150 mi+2,712 mi
- 29/06/201148,150 mi
- 29/06/201252,631 mi+4,481 mi
- 02/07/201252,690 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 2,840 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
S440 ADU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (S440 ADU) between June 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2012 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 (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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