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M898 XRF

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,554 mi
Last recorded71,554 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM898 XRF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 71,554 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 71,030 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 71,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,149 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 70,140 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 68,842 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 67,504 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,396 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 37,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 66,513 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,538 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,947 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,659 miles

o/s/r bind

Pass 19 Nov 2009 60,702 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 192,629 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 190,527 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 190,527 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 173,528 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 173,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

propshaft center rubber bearing worn

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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M898 XRF is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M898 XRF, 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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M898 XRF is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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