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M656 RJW

1995 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,833 mi
Last recorded159,833 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM656 RJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 159,833 miles

Both front lower ball joint rubbers are perished

Both rear handbrake outer casings are in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Propshaft centre support is worn

Reverse lights not working

oil residue around engine - not currently leaking

windscreen has small chip

Fail 7 Nov 2025 159,833 miles

Both front lower ball joint rubbers are perished

Both rear handbrake outer casings are in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Propshaft centre support is worn

Reverse lights not working

oil residue around engine - not currently leaking

windscreen has small chip

Pass 22 Oct 2024 159,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front lower ball joint rubbers are perishing

windscreen is stonechipped

Pass 21 Nov 2022 159,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 159,062 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 158,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2021 158,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 158,428 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 158,427 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 157,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step panel has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged case damaged and repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp repaired with tape (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens repaired with tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and middle box outriggers have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel/step panel has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance/battery tray has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the A zone swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened spring not sitting in the rubber mount correct (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment park/handbrake has no lock up or reserve travel 16% (needs adjustment) (1.1.18 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis ladder and outriggers have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 157,400 miles

corrosion surface rust forming in various areas recommend grinding off & repainting

rear loading bed is in poor condition

reverse lights are not working

water pump is failing

Fail 19 Sep 2018 157,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion surface rust forming in various areas recommend grinding off & repainting

rear loading bed is in poor condition

reverse lights are not working

water pump is failing

Pass 4 Sep 2017 157,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 157,141 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hand brake cable mounting fractured (3.1.9)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis corroded and holed offside centre (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 157,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis rail (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 157,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 156,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 156,847 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 155,994 miles

general rust on underside, inc chassis rails, will require attention soon.

stone chip in front screen

washer jets poor

Pass 18 Jun 2013 155,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s chassis rail corroded but not within perscribed area

Pass 31 Dec 2011 154,913 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 154,913 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 146,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 30 Nov 2006 134,832 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 120,622 miles

propshaft defective

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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M656 RJW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 M656 RJW, 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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M656 RJW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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