1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R754 CVU
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/05/1998. Recorded mileage 183,649 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,649 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
R754 CVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/02/2025
- 183,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R754 CVU Mileage History
- 12/10/2021172,183 mi
- 04/10/2022178,076 mi+5,893 mi
- 17/10/2023181,328 mi+3,252 mi
- 21/12/2023181,352 mi+24 mi
- 03/02/2025183,649 mi+2,297 mi
Average of roughly 3,460 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R754 CVU 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 (R754 CVU) between October 2021 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle wont lock (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rear centre support (6.1.7 (d) (i))”.
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