1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · S252 CAV
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 109,662 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2018.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S252 CAV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2017
- 109,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S252 CAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (S252 CAV) between February 2006 and May 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
S252 CAV Mileage History
- 02/02/2006133,538 mi
- 01/02/2007146,823 mi+13,285 mi
- 29/01/2008155,801 mi+8,978 mi
- 30/01/2009165,751 mi+9,950 mi
- 02/12/201168,872 mi-96,879 mi
- 29/11/201275,185 mi+6,313 mi
- 30/11/201275,918 mi+733 mi
- 03/12/201384,461 mi+8,543 mi
- 02/12/201495,024 mi+10,563 mi
- 25/05/2016103,200 mi+8,176 mi
- 17/05/2017109,662 mi+6,462 mi
- 17/05/2017109,662 mi
Average of roughly -2,116 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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