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M798 VTM

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,532 mi
Last recorded153,532 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM798 VTM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 153,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Propshaft Support Rubbers Worn

Fail 18 Jun 2025 153,532 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Propshaft Support Rubbers Worn

Pass 28 Jun 2024 153,302 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 153,301 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 152,528 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 152,526 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Behind wheels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall of inner tyre Ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 151,525 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 151,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 151,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nr front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis nr rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central inner arch to wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leg top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nr front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 150,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nr hanger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 150,738 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps missing all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside All outline marker lamps missing all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired valance to chassis behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nr hanger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 149,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 149,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. material expanded no hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. material expanded no hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 148,983 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassis by rear leaf spring (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both front arches (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres starting to crack

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all shackle pin bushes rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis by rear spring hangers (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 148,550 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 148,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 147,122 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

underside of vehicle is generally slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 144,724 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r inner and outter tyres perished

o/s/r tyre has a slight split in tread

Fail 10 Mar 2014 144,646 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r inner and outter tyres perished

o/s/r tyre has a slight split in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2013 141,960 miles

corrosion to cross member,outer sills,inner sills,chassis

nsf brake slight bind

osf brake slight bind

previous welding repairs covered in under seal

Fail 15 Mar 2013 141,960 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to cross member,outer sills,inner sills,chassis

nsf brake slight bind

osf brake slight bind

previous welding repairs covered in under seal

Pass 20 Mar 2012 140,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2012 140,657 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 139,551 miles

corrosion to os outer sill

corrosion to osr nsr chassis leag

nsr brake slight bind

osf nsf chassis covered in undersealed

osf nsf inner wheel archs covered in mud and corroded

osr nsr road wheel rims damaged

poor welding repairs to os inner and outer sill

Fail 15 Mar 2011 139,510 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

corrosion to os outer sill

corrosion to osr nsr chassis leag

nsr brake slight bind

osf nsf chassis covered in undersealed

osf nsf inner wheel archs covered in mud and corroded

osr nsr road wheel rims damaged

poor welding repairs to os inner and outer sill

Pass 22 Mar 2010 138,858 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f outer sill has slight corrosion

rear cross member corroded and damaged

underneith chassis has light corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2010 138,858 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 137,640 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 137,628 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear brake hose not clipped to mounting

Pass 25 Mar 2008 136,365 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 136,365 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

handbrake cables insecure

Pass 25 May 2006 135,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre has slight damage to the side wall

offside rear wheel arch slightly loose

Fail 25 May 2006 135,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre has slight damage to the side wall

offside rear wheel arch slightly loose

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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M798 VTM is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M798 VTM, 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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M798 VTM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 April 1995.

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