1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · S946 LFL
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 127,394 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S946 LFL Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2009
- 127,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S946 LFL 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 (S946 LFL) between March 2006 and February 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
S946 LFL Mileage History
- 28/03/2006100,877 mi
- 28/03/2006100,877 mi
- 26/03/2007112,851 mi+11,974 mi
- 12/04/2007113,284 mi+433 mi
- 16/04/2007113,290 mi+6 mi
- 21/05/2008126,581 mi+13,291 mi
- 27/05/2008126,628 mi+47 mi
- 28/02/2009127,394 mi+766 mi
Average of roughly 9,069 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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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