1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R347 GVX
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/05/1998. Recorded mileage 254,268 miles. MOT valid until 19/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 254,268 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
R347 GVX Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 254,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (58 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R347 GVX Mileage History
- 24/04/2006145,628 mi
- 02/05/2007153,664 mi+8,036 mi
- 09/05/2008158,940 mi+5,276 mi
- 13/05/2009165,680 mi+6,740 mi
- 06/05/2010168,543 mi+2,863 mi
- 09/05/2011172,746 mi+4,203 mi
- 14/05/2012182,730 mi+9,984 mi
- 13/05/2013187,051 mi+4,321 mi
- 05/03/2014190,823 mi+3,772 mi
- 06/03/2014190,823 mi
- 10/03/2015200,230 mi+9,407 mi
- 14/03/2015200,231 mi+1 mi
- 10/03/2016206,432 mi+6,201 mi
- 10/03/2016206,432 mi
- 16/03/2017211,666 mi+5,234 mi
- 21/03/2017211,666 mi
- 15/03/2018216,431 mi+4,765 mi
- 20/03/2018216,431 mi
- 14/03/2019220,854 mi+4,423 mi
- 27/03/2019220,855 mi+1 mi
- 05/03/2020225,718 mi+4,863 mi
- 09/03/2021229,550 mi+3,832 mi
- 09/03/2021229,550 mi
- 01/11/2021235,607 mi+6,057 mi
- 05/11/2021235,611 mi+4 mi
- 28/02/2023241,954 mi+6,343 mi
- 24/02/2024247,987 mi+6,033 mi
- 03/03/2025253,958 mi+5,971 mi
- 13/03/2026254,268 mi+310 mi
- 20/03/2026254,268 mi
Average of roughly 5,458 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
R347 GVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (R347 GVX) between April 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (58 issues), Brakes (27 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 118 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
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