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Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 2006
50.2% pass rate
from 23,884 tests in 2021
(4.1% worse than other 2006 vans)
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 2006 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 7.9% fail on Stop lamp (31% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 6.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (43% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (17% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (18% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp levelling device (33% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (27% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (27% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 3.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (27% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (15% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (15% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (11% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.92% fail on Side repeaters (27% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.025% fail on Switch
      • 0.0042% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0042% fail on Arm
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn (23% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.050% fail on Battery(ies) (89% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.60% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.029% fail on Switch
      • 0.021% fail on All position lamps (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Hazard warning (56% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Switch (56% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Rear reflectors (66% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.096% fail on Outline marker lamps (180% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Outline marker lamp (180% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.092% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.075% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.017% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 23% fail on Suspension (12% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (13% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (16% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (37% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (42% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage (52% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover (51% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms (20% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes (76% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.084% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.6% fail on Springs (17% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Leaf springs (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Leaf spring (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.17% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (79% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.10% fail on Anchor bracket (82% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.063% fail on Shackle bracket
        • 0.029% fail on Spring saddle
      • 1.5% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.0042% fail on Mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Wheel bearings (59% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.75% fail on Sub-frames (40% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame (62% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0084% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.67% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.046% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.58% fail on Shock absorbers (38% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.080% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0084% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0084% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.067% fail on Macpherson strut (68% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (66% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0042% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.025% fail on Axles (78% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Axle
      • 0.0084% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.0042% fail on King pins
  • 19% fail on Brakes (7.0% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (80% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (9.5% better than other 2006 vans)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (24% worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0084% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0084% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (38% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (39% worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (52% worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (36% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0042% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (23% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (23% better than other 2006 vans)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (24% better than other 2006 vans)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.084% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0084% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0084% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0084% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0084% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (37% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (25% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (22% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads (20% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.071% fail on Brake linings (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs (51% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake drums (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (29% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.28% fail on Cable (32% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.071% fail on Lever
        • 0.017% fail on Linkage
        • 0.013% fail on Rod
        • 0.0042% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (14% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (18% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control (35% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.68% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.68% fail on Lever
    • 0.65% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.55% fail on Pedal
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever (50% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (87% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (64% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Other braking system component (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.054% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.0042% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
    • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.084% fail on Reservoirs (100% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Valves
      • 0.017% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.013% fail on Servos
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses (49% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.092% fail on Air and vacuum systems (91% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Servos (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0084% fail on Operation
      • 0.0084% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.0084% fail on Load sensing valves (99% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.0042% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0042% fail on Condition
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 6.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.033% fail on Strengthening plate (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.0042% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 5.0% fail on Chassis (180% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 5.0% fail on Chassis condition (180% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.050% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.6% fail on Transmission (25% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Prop shafts (200% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Prop shaft (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on Flexible couplings (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on Bearing housing (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (49% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.96% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.94% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.021% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0042% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.021% fail on Belts
      • 0.017% fail on Halfshafts (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Body (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.85% fail on Other body component (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Panel (140% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Body condition (140% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.0042% fail on Pillar
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (100% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.82% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.80% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.021% fail on Catch (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Driver's door (77% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition (87% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Hinge
        • 0.017% fail on Catch
      • 0.30% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
        • 0.033% fail on Catch
        • 0.0042% fail on Hinge
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system (95% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Tank
      • 0.22% fail on Pipe (60% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Hose (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on System
    • 0.93% fail on Cabs (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Steps (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.50% fail on Bumpers (34% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.43% fail on Seats
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's seat (88% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.080% fail on Passenger's seat (50% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Floor (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.025% fail on Bracket
    • 0.13% fail on Load security (94% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.059% fail on Dropside (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Dropside condition (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Other dropside component (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.0084% fail on Pillar
      • 0.050% fail on Tailgate (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.021% fail on Tailgate condition
        • 0.017% fail on Other tailgate component (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Loading door
      • 0.0042% fail on Access panel
    • 0.10% fail on Towbar (79% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.050% fail on Vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.013% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.013% fail on Safety device
    • 0.042% fail on Spare wheel (62% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.021% fail on Carrier (73% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.0084% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0084% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0042% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.0042% fail on Undertray
  • 11% fail on Visibility (10% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers (9.5% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on View to rear (95% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Mirrors (96% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.69% fail on Condition of glass (49% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Windscreen (49% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Window
    • 0.36% fail on Bonnet (81% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.2% fail on Steering (17% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Steering linkage components (35% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Track rod end (42% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (39% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.042% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.017% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0084% fail on Other components
        • 0.0042% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0042% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0042% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.71% fail on Power steering (25% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Pipes and hoses (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Other components
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.021% fail on Rams
      • 0.013% fail on Pump
    • 0.34% fail on Steering gear (66% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Steering rack (65% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.0042% fail on Operation
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play (43% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.038% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.033% fail on Steering column
    • 0.017% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0042% fail on Steering lock
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth (15% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (13% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type (37% better than other 2006 vans)
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Compression ignition (22% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (24% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (56% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.73% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.088% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.038% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.013% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0084% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0084% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 0.92% fail on Spark ignition (26% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.78% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (54% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.084% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.067% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0042% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks (54% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks (63% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.092% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 6.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Seat belts (100% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.80% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment (83% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.071% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0084% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.0042% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0042% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.97% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0084% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.50% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment
    • 0.059% fail on Condition
    • 0.0042% fail on Hubs
  • 0.12% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.063% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.042% fail on Emergency exits (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.042% fail on Steps and stairs (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.042% fail on Steps (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.017% fail on Passenger grab handles (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
  • 0.088% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.071% fail on Speedometer (94% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.017% fail on Speed limiter (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Speed limiter plate (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.0042% fail on Speed limiter
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0084% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0084% fail on Belt(s)/padding