1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · S728 ARC
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 54,957 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S728 ARC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 54,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S728 ARC 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 (S728 ARC) between May 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
S728 ARC Mileage History
- 20/05/202241,483 mi
- 11/03/202346,017 mi+4,534 mi
- 02/04/202448,418 mi+2,401 mi
- 11/03/202551,456 mi+3,038 mi
- 12/03/202654,957 mi+3,501 mi
Average of roughly 3,535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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