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M55 GEM

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,524 mi
Last recorded67,524 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 GEM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 67,524 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 66,885 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 66,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 66,835 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2021 66,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,066 miles

crack in nearside bottom of screen

Pass 1 May 2018 64,178 miles

crack across bottom of screen

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,436 miles

crack in bottom off screen

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,126 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,844 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,376 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 61,140 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 61,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,867 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,867 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 60,327 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,233 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,967 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 53,876 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 51,183 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 48,538 miles

small chip in windscren in zone A

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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M55 GEM is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1995 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 129,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M55 GEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M55 GEM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is M55 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 GEM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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