1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · S701 XOL
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 91,740 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26/12/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,740 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
S701 XOL Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2010
- 91,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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S701 XOL Mileage History
- 02/11/200676,013 mi
- 03/11/200676,024 mi+11 mi
- 01/11/200779,976 mi+3,952 mi
- 21/10/200883,619 mi+3,643 mi
- 05/11/200987,483 mi+3,864 mi
- 01/11/201091,740 mi+4,257 mi
Average of roughly 3,934 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
S701 XOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (S701 XOL) between November 2006 and November 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2010 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 (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
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