1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · G11 NFE
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 209,607 miles. MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G11 NFE Key Findings
- 36 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 209,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (54 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G11 NFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
36 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (G11 NFE) between August 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (54 issues), Steering (35 issues), Tyres (31 issues), Suspension (29 issues), Brakes (16 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 152 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
G11 NFE Mileage History
- 02/08/200697,386 mi
- 02/08/200697,386 mi
- 23/08/2007104,565 mi+7,179 mi
- 06/08/2008110,341 mi+5,776 mi
- 06/08/2008110,359 mi+18 mi
- 03/09/2009117,766 mi+7,407 mi
- 03/09/2009117,766 mi
- 07/09/2010124,063 mi+6,297 mi
- 07/09/2011130,604 mi+6,541 mi
- 07/09/2011130,608 mi+4 mi
- 11/09/2012127,374 mi-3,234 mi
- 20/09/2013143,895 mi+16,521 mi
- 20/09/2013143,895 mi
- 20/08/2014149,975 mi+6,080 mi
- 26/08/2014150,178 mi+203 mi
- 07/09/2015157,097 mi+6,919 mi
- 19/09/2015157,376 mi+279 mi
- 25/08/2016162,934 mi+5,558 mi
- 25/08/2016162,934 mi
- 18/09/2017169,100 mi+6,166 mi
- 18/09/2017169,105 mi+5 mi
- 17/09/2018174,547 mi+5,442 mi
- 17/09/2018174,547 mi
- 23/09/2019180,306 mi+5,759 mi
- 04/10/2019180,325 mi+19 mi
- 01/10/2020184,238 mi+3,913 mi
- 03/10/2020184,271 mi+33 mi
- 22/11/2021189,144 mi+4,873 mi
- 22/11/2021189,144 mi
- 29/11/2022194,164 mi+5,020 mi
- 31/10/2023198,469 mi+4,305 mi
- 01/11/2023198,469 mi
- 04/11/2024201,770 mi+3,301 mi
- 05/11/2024201,771 mi+1 mi
- 27/10/2025205,723 mi+3,952 mi
- 22/10/2026209,607 mi+3,884 mi
Average of roughly 5,549 miles per year across 36 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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