1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R770 BUJ
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 102,281 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R770 BUJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2025
- 102,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R770 BUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (R770 BUJ) between August 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
R770 BUJ Mileage History
- 16/08/2022100,159 mi
- 22/08/2022100,163 mi+4 mi
- 22/08/2023101,251 mi+1,088 mi
- 21/06/2025102,281 mi+1,030 mi
Average of roughly 745 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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