1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R787 BOA
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 May 1998. Recorded mileage 123,465 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R787 BOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/03/2026
- 123,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 28 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R787 BOA Mileage History
- 18/07/2023121,460 mi
- 25/07/2024122,111 mi+651 mi
- 28/07/2025123,180 mi+1,069 mi
- 04/08/2025123,184 mi+4 mi
- 23/03/2026123,465 mi+281 mi
Average of roughly 748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R787 BOA 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 (R787 BOA) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmemb”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner”.
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