Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 2008
48.4% pass rate
from 36,804 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2008 vans)
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 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Suspension (41% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (91% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes (85% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (24% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (84% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint dust cover (28% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.93% fail on Linkage (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.79% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (21% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bar (91% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.3% fail on Springs (89% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 6.8% fail on Leaf springs (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 5.7% fail on Leaf spring (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.45% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.34% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Anchor bracket (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (78% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.090% fail on Spring saddle (170% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.076% fail on Shackle bracket (170% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.73% fail on Coil springs (69% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.73% fail on Coil spring (69% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.0027% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0027% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0027% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 7.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 6.9% fail on Suspension arms (9.3% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.073% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Wheel bearings (82% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.79% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.035% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.32% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Sub-frame (78% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.0082% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0054% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.082% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0082% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.062% fail on Macpherson strut (81% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (79% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut (76% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0082% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0027% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Axles (84% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Axle
    • 0.0082% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0082% fail on Other components
  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 8.9% fail on Stop lamp (43% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 8.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (66% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (10% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (11% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (42% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 3.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (41% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.0082% fail on Switch
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.033% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0027% fail on Matched pair
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.78% fail on Side repeaters (17% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 0.74% fail on Electrical equipment (40% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Horn (41% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.027% fail on Battery(ies) (89% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.58% fail on Position lamps (25% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Position lamp (30% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0054% fail on Switch (81% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors (76% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.092% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.082% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.022% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.084% fail on Outline marker lamps (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.084% fail on Outline marker lamp (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.073% fail on Hazard warning (80% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.073% fail on Switch (80% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.0027% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0027% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 22% fail on Brakes (28% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (8.3% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 7.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (8.9% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (61% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.062% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.038% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0054% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance (24% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (24% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (24% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance (29% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0082% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0054% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (45% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (45% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (87% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0082% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0082% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0082% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0054% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.68% fail on Brake performance not tested (100% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 8.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (98% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 7.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (69% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (75% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Brake pads (76% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 3.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (99% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake discs (100% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.0054% fail on Brake drums (83% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.31% fail on Cable
        • 0.098% fail on Lever
        • 0.024% fail on Linkage
        • 0.011% fail on Rod
        • 0.011% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0082% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.0054% fail on Clevis joint
        • 0.0027% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (29% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (33% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Electronic stability control (100% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.58% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.49% fail on Pedal
      • 0.084% fail on Hand lever (58% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.52% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (98% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (140% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.42% fail on Parking brake control (33% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Lever (33% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.0027% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.076% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.019% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.016% fail on Valves
      • 0.011% fail on Servos
      • 0.011% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.076% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.057% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.038% fail on Other braking system component (150% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.0027% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
    • 0.060% fail on Air and vacuum systems (92% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Servos
      • 0.016% fail on Leaks (200% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.0054% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0027% fail on Operation
    • 0.0027% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0027% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.0027% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (29% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (190% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 4.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (190% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.0027% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.9% fail on Chassis (180% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Chassis condition (180% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.049% fail on Strengthening plate (140% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission (44% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Prop shafts (110% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Prop shaft (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Bearing housing (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Flexible couplings (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints (60% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.76% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.72% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0082% fail on Bearing housing
        • 0.0027% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.011% fail on Belts
      • 0.0027% fail on Halfshafts
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (110% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.80% fail on Front passenger's door (180% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.74% fail on Door condition (180% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.057% fail on Catch (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.0027% fail on Pillar
        • 0.0027% fail on Hinge
      • 0.39% fail on Other passenger's door (57% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition (59% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Catch
        • 0.0082% fail on Hinge
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's door (96% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition (81% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.071% fail on Catch (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.011% fail on Hinge
        • 0.0027% fail on Pillar
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (50% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system (64% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (140% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Tank
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
      • 0.11% fail on Hose (51% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on System
    • 0.92% fail on Body (55% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Other body component (56% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Panel (53% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Body condition (76% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.0027% fail on Pillar
    • 0.47% fail on Cabs (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Steps (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.0054% fail on Cab condition
    • 0.44% fail on Seats (62% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Driver's seat (110% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.068% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Floor (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting (36% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.084% fail on Engine mounting condition (44% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.033% fail on Bracket
    • 0.087% fail on Load security (66% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Loading door
      • 0.022% fail on Dropside (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Dropside condition (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.0054% fail on Other dropside component
      • 0.0082% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0054% fail on Tailgate condition
        • 0.0027% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.049% fail on Towbar
      • 0.033% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.0082% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.0082% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.0027% fail on Safety device
    • 0.046% fail on Spare wheel (46% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.019% fail on Carrier (65% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.0054% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0027% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0027% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 11% fail on Visibility (12% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers (7.1% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on View to rear (86% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Mirrors (85% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.033% fail on Indirect vision devices (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.66% fail on Condition of glass (44% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.64% fail on Windscreen (41% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.024% fail on Window
    • 0.43% fail on Bonnet (95% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.0082% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 6.6% fail on Compression ignition (40% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (38% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (52% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (59% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.63% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.049% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment (69% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.0054% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0054% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0027% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (23% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (34% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.084% fail on Catalyst emissions (41% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.057% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0027% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0027% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks (45% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.80% fail on Engine oil leaks (43% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks (110% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.0054% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0054% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 7.1% fail on Steering (19% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Steering linkage components (34% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Track rod end (40% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (40% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.033% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.016% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.011% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0027% fail on Other components
        • 0.0027% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.78% fail on Power steering (34% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Pipes and hoses (140% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
      • 0.016% fail on Pump
      • 0.014% fail on Rams
    • 0.35% fail on Steering gear (59% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Steering rack (58% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.0082% fail on Operation (75% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play (45% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (40% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.014% fail on Steering column
    • 0.011% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0082% fail on Universal joint
      • 0.0027% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.0054% fail on Steering wheel (85% better than other 2008 vans)
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres (7.3% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth (22% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (9.8% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Seat belts (99% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Condition
      • 0.092% fail on Requirements
      • 0.082% fail on Attachment (64% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.0054% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.62% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.019% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0027% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.89% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0027% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment (32% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.024% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.0082% fail on Hubs (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
  • 0.092% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (180% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.057% fail on Doors (170% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Emergency exits (200% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
    • 0.027% fail on Steps and stairs (180% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Retractable steps
      • 0.011% fail on Steps
    • 0.019% fail on Passenger grab handles (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
  • 0.027% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.019% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.019% fail on Speed limiter plate
      • 0.0027% fail on Speed limiter
    • 0.0082% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0054% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0027% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0027% fail on Belt(s)/padding