1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · S578 EVK
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 114,369 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2009.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S578 EVK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2008
- 114,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S578 EVK 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 (S578 EVK) between September 2006 and February 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2008 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
S578 EVK Mileage History
- 26/09/2006106,404 mi
- 03/10/2006106,410 mi+6 mi
- 19/02/2008114,362 mi+7,952 mi
- 20/02/2008114,369 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 5,682 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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