CarVerify

Free Car Check

R113 GFM

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,251 mi
Last recorded112,251 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 GFM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 112,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 112,250 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 111,901 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 111,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 111,240 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 111,240 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 101,466 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 99,863 miles

exhaust bracket snapped but not insecure

Pass 23 May 2019 97,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear leading to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both headlamps cloudy making the aim slightly fuzzy

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from load sensing valve to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,670 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 88,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion on front sub frame

Pass 4 May 2016 84,009 miles

Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 79,185 miles

both headlamp aims on minimum

spare wheel carrier slight movement

Fail 21 May 2015 79,185 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

both headlamp aims on minimum

spare wheel carrier slight movement

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,758 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,411 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 65,411 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,829 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,613 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 60,681 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 55,254 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 50,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 44,301 miles

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R113 GFM is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 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 R113 GFM, 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 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R113 GFM?

You can check the full history of R113 GFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R113 GFM registered?

R113 GFM is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R113 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 GFM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R113 GFM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R113 GFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.