1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R502 BMX
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 115,669 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R502 BMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 115,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R502 BMX 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 (R502 BMX) between December 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 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: Bodywork (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in chassis (6.1.”; “Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in inner and ou”; “Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in inner arch (”.
R502 BMX Mileage History
- 20/12/2023114,928 mi
- 28/08/2025115,199 mi+271 mi
- 10/09/2025115,564 mi+365 mi
- 22/05/2026115,659 mi+95 mi
- 29/05/2026115,669 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 304 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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