1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · S823 JFT
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 223,465 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,465 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
S823 JFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2024
- 223,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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S823 JFT Mileage History
- 24/11/2021216,032 mi
- 26/11/2021216,032 mi
- 04/10/2023219,960 mi+3,928 mi
- 16/10/2023219,970 mi+10 mi
- 03/12/2024223,465 mi+3,495 mi
Average of roughly 2,457 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S823 JFT 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 (S823 JFT) between November 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2024 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
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