1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · S984 ACG
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 104,276 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S984 ACG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 104,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S984 ACG 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 (S984 ACG) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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: Bodywork (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner a”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”.
S984 ACG Mileage History
- 09/11/2022100,731 mi
- 09/11/2022100,740 mi+9 mi
- 12/12/2023102,378 mi+1,638 mi
- 07/08/2025104,270 mi+1,892 mi
- 21/10/2025104,276 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,202 miles per year across 5 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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