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1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · S823 JFT

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/12/2025
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/10/2026
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 Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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S823 JFT Mileage History

  1. 24/11/2021216,032 mi
  2. 26/11/2021216,032 mi
  3. 04/10/2023219,960 mi+3,928 mi
  4. 16/10/2023219,970 mi+10 mi
  5. 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

Live data last synced with DVSA: 18 Aug 2026, 17:45
MOT Analysis

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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