1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R42 TRA
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/02/1998. Recorded mileage 119,188 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,188 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
R42 TRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/02/2026
- 119,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R42 TRA Mileage History
- 14/11/2022113,132 mi
- 06/11/2023115,297 mi+2,165 mi
- 04/01/2025117,140 mi+1,843 mi
- 04/01/2025117,140 mi
- 20/02/2026119,188 mi+2,048 mi
Average of roughly 1,853 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R42 TRA 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 (R42 TRA) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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