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Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 1996
57.2% pass rate
from 1,471 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1996 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (15% worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (43% worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Springs (91% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Leaf springs (180% worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 0.68% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.14% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.14% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.14% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.14% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 1.4% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (95% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings (66% worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover (59% better than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.82% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage
    • 0.75% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.75% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.48% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.068% fail on Axles
      • 0.068% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.068% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% better than other 1996 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps (44% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp (51% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 1996 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.82% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (150% worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.82% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.34% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.4% fail on Battery(ies) (79% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.82% fail on Horn (73% better than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.068% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (51% better than other 1996 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other 1996 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other 1996 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.48% fail on Switch
    • 0.34% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.068% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.27% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.20% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.068% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.6% fail on Chassis (68% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Chassis condition (69% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.068% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 4.7% fail on Transmission (40% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 4.6% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 3.4% fail on Prop shaft (3 times worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 0.54% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 0.41% fail on Flexible couplings (3 times worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 0.34% fail on Bearing housing (4 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 1996 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Joints (94% better than other 1996 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 4.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.88% fail on Body
      • 0.61% fail on Panel
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component
      • 0.068% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.88% fail on Seats
      • 0.82% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.82% fail on Doors
      • 0.48% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition
      • 0.34% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
    • 0.68% fail on Cabs
      • 0.61% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.068% fail on Steps
    • 0.61% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
      • 0.14% fail on System
      • 0.068% fail on Hose
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Towbar
      • 0.068% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.068% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.14% fail on Floor
    • 0.14% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.068% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.068% fail on Carrier
  • 15% fail on Brakes (15% better than other 1996 vans)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.27% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (40% better than other 1996 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.88% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.88% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.48% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.41% fail on Cable
        • 0.068% fail on Pivot
      • 0.27% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.27% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.82% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.68% fail on Pedal
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.68% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.48% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.068% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.34% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.34% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.20% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.068% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.068% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.27% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.068% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.068% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.068% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.068% fail on Servos
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers (32% better than other 1996 vans)
    • 0.82% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.41% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.41% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (34% worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Seat belts (36% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Prescribed areas (45% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment
      • 0.068% fail on Requirements
      • 0.068% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.068% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
    • 0.95% fail on Power steering
      • 0.48% fail on Operation
      • 0.27% fail on Other components
      • 0.068% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.068% fail on Pump
      • 0.068% fail on Rams
    • 0.34% fail on Steering play
      • 0.34% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.14% fail on Steering column
    • 0.068% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% better than other 1996 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% better than other 1996 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.82% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.068% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.068% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 0.41% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 1996 vans)
        • 0.41% fail on Catalyst emissions (72% better than other 1996 vans)
        • 0.068% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.95% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.068% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.068% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.068% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.068% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
  • 0.068% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.068% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.068% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.068% fail on Anchorages