Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 1990
58.6% pass rate
from 493 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 1990 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (66% worse than other 1990 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Springs
      • 1.8% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.41% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.20% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.20% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.41% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.41% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.81% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.61% fail on Axles (4 times worse than other 1990 vans)
      • 0.61% fail on King pins (4 times worse than other 1990 vans)
    • 0.61% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.61% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.41% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.41% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 3.7% fail on Battery(ies) (130% worse than other 1990 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
      • 0.61% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 4.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.0% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 1990 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Switch
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.41% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.41% fail on Switch
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.5% fail on Chassis
      • 4.5% fail on Chassis condition
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission
      • 1.8% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 1990 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other 1990 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Seats
      • 1.6% fail on Driver's seat (170% worse than other 1990 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.81% fail on Body
      • 0.41% fail on Other body component
      • 0.20% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.20% fail on Panel
    • 0.41% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.41% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.41% fail on Cabs
      • 0.41% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.41% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.81% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.41% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.41% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.81% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.61% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.41% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
      • 0.20% fail on Servos
    • 0.41% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.20% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Cable
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.41% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.61% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.9% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.61% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
        • 0.20% fail on Steering component
      • 0.20% fail on Locking devices
    • 2.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.4% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
    • 0.61% fail on Power steering
      • 0.41% fail on Pump
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
    • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on Steering column
    • 0.20% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.20% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.20% fail on Requirements
  • 0.81% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.81% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment
    • 0.20% fail on Condition
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates