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Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 2003
50.4% pass rate
from 11,461 tests in 2021
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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 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (14% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (97% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes (72% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (40% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint (49% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.070% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Springs (13% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.48% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.087% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (64% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.052% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.044% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.017% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.0087% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.0087% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.64% fail on Coil springs (72% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.63% fail on Coil spring (72% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Mounting
    • 3.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (39% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (33% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.99% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.61% fail on Linkage (62% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (63% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0087% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 3.1% fail on Wheel bearings (53% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.079% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.92% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.86% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (39% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.052% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0087% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.87% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes (75% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.0087% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.035% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0087% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.3% fail on Stop lamp (10% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim (12% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim (14% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (16% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0087% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (20% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (20% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (20% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.0087% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0087% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (14% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type (14% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (23% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.035% fail on Switch
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Horn (24% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Trailer electrical socket (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.070% fail on Battery(ies) (90% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.052% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.72% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.68% fail on Position lamp (35% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Switch
      • 0.0087% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.19% fail on Hazard warning (64% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Switch (64% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Outline marker lamps (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Outline marker lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors (67% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.096% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.026% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 21% fail on Brakes (8.6% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (11% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 7.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (24% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 7.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (25% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0087% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 6.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (18% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (18% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (44% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (19% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (18% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.0087% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.21% fail on Plate brake tester (95% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.070% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.096% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0087% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0087% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.49% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (24% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.096% fail on Brake linings (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.14% fail on Brake drums (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (34% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.41% fail on Cable
        • 0.026% fail on Lever
        • 0.017% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0087% fail on Linkage
    • 1.6% fail on Load sensing valves (22% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.79% fail on Parking brake control (40% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.79% fail on Lever (40% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.79% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.77% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.78% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.31% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.28% fail on Other braking system component (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (160% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.079% fail on Actuating linkage mounting (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.74% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.67% fail on Pedal (42% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.070% fail on Hand lever (66% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.096% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.087% fail on Valves
      • 0.017% fail on Servos
      • 0.0087% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (60% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses (58% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.052% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.026% fail on Leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Servos
    • 0.0087% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0087% fail on Condition
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (30% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 7.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 6.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.035% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.035% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 6.8% fail on Chassis (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 6.7% fail on Chassis condition (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Strengthening plate (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Transmission (32% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Prop shafts (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Prop shaft (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on Flexible couplings (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Bearing housing (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Joints
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (72% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.035% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0087% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.0087% fail on Belts
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system (43% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Body (88% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.77% fail on Panel (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Other body component (75% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Body condition (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.017% fail on Pillar
    • 1.5% fail on Doors (57% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Front passenger's door (130% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.63% fail on Door condition (130% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Catch
      • 0.52% fail on Driver's door (69% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.49% fail on Door condition (68% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Catch
        • 0.017% fail on Hinge
      • 0.40% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition
        • 0.017% fail on Catch
        • 0.017% fail on Hinge
    • 1.1% fail on Cabs (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.79% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Steps (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Cab condition
      • 0.0087% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system (49% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Tank (55% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Pipe (67% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.0087% fail on Hose
      • 0.0087% fail on System
    • 0.74% fail on Bumpers (86% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Seats
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.096% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.27% fail on Floor (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.21% fail on Load security (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Loading door (190% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Dropside (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.070% fail on Dropside condition (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.026% fail on Other dropside component
      • 0.0087% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0087% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.035% fail on Bracket
    • 0.096% fail on Towbar
      • 0.052% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.026% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.017% fail on Safety device
      • 0.0087% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.026% fail on Spare wheel (83% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Carrier (84% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.0087% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.017% fail on Undertray
  • 13% fail on Visibility (19% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.9% fail on Wipers (27% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on View to rear (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Mirrors (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 1.0% fail on Condition of glass (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.99% fail on Windscreen (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.0087% fail on Window
    • 0.29% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.026% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.0% fail on Steering
    • 5.5% fail on Steering linkage components (13% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Track rod end (21% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Drag link end (76% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.0087% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0087% fail on Other components
        • 0.0087% fail on Steering component
    • 0.99% fail on Power steering (55% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Pipes and hoses (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Other components (86% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.044% fail on Pump
      • 0.017% fail on Rams
    • 0.65% fail on Steering gear (57% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.61% fail on Steering rack (57% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Steering box
    • 0.087% fail on Steering play (73% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Steering rack (68% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.035% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.017% fail on Steering column
    • 0.017% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0087% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.0087% fail on Universal joint
  • 6.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (25% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Seat belts (76% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements
    • 0.53% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.026% fail on Airbags
      • 0.026% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (30% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.88% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.079% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.29% fail on Spark ignition (59% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions (55% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.061% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.017% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks (63% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks (71% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.079% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0087% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0087% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.044% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
    • 0.026% fail on Condition
  • 0.13% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.10% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Emergency exits (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
    • 0.044% fail on Steps and stairs (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Steps (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.0087% fail on Retractable steps
  • 0.096% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.079% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.017% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.017% fail on Speed limiter plate
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0087% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0087% fail on Belt(s)/padding