Ford Transit MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

0.6 points below the fleet average of 65.7%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Ford Transit tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning21.1%

   19,082 occurrences

2. 2.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded17.8%

   16,081 occurrences

3. 3.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm13.0%

   11,779 occurrences

4. 4.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen10.7%

   9,689 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.7%

   9,688 occurrences

6. 6.Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement10.5%

   9,470 occurrences

7. 7.The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired10.2%

   9,191 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps9.8%

   8,847 occurrences

9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.7%

   8,736 occurrences

10. 10.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn9.2%

    8,318 occurrences

11. 11.Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced8.0%

    7,198 occurrences

12. 12.A tyre seriously damaged7.9%

    7,130 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ford Transit tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded29.6%

   91,706 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements21.6%

   66,799 tests

3. 3.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured20.6%

   63,861 tests

4. 4.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm14.6%

   45,068 tests

5. 5.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn13.8%

   42,700 tests

6. 6.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users12.5%

   38,680 tests

7. 7.A tyre seriously damaged6.1%

   18,867 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn5.2%

   16,195 tests

How wear changes the picture

Transit pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Transit fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

110,912

Test classes

class 7: 309,528

Compare within the range

Other Ford vans

• Ford Transit Custom77.3% raw
• Ford Ranger74.2%
• Ford E-Transit 350 Leader62.8% raw
• All Ford vans

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Transit?

65.0% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the vans tested, ranking 11 of 21 van models, from 309,528 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.

What does a Ford Transit fail its MOT on?

"A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" is recorded in 21.1% of failed Ford Transit tests, followed by "Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded" (17.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Ford Transit usually have at its MOT?

110,912 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.