2000 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · V538 DLP
2000 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 133,325 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V538 DLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 133,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V538 DLP 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 2000 Ford Transit (V538 DLP) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Central Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced corroded as marked (6.1.1 (”.
V538 DLP Mileage History
- 12/10/2022127,832 mi
- 14/10/2023129,949 mi+2,117 mi
- 09/10/2024132,200 mi+2,251 mi
- 23/10/2025133,280 mi+1,080 mi
- 23/10/2025133,325 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 1,812 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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