1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · S303 ADL
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 9,999 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S303 ADL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 9,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S303 ADL 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 (S303 ADL) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS 30CM LOAD SENSING VALVE (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural st”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
S303 ADL Mileage History
- 27/04/20239,999 mi
- 27/04/20249,999 mi
- 03/05/20249,999 mi
- 02/05/20259,999 mi
- 28/04/20269,999 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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