Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 1985
73.1% pass rate
from 78 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1985 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 3.8% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.3% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on All direction indicators
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 7.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 5.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 6.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.3% fail on Pedal
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake drums
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Axles
      • 1.3% fail on King pins
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.6% fail on Chassis
      • 2.6% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.6% fail on Doors
      • 1.3% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition
      • 1.3% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition
    • 2.6% fail on Seats
      • 2.6% fail on Driver's seat
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.3% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission
      • 1.3% fail on Prop shafts
        • 1.3% fail on Bearing housing
    • 1.3% fail on Body
      • 1.3% fail on Other body component
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Bonnet (15 times worse than other 1985 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on View to rear
      • 1.3% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 1.3% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  • 3.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plates
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Requirements
      • 1.3% fail on Condition
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Size/type (9 times worse than other 1985 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
  • 1.3% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 1.3% fail on Speedometer