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Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 2012
50.8% pass rate
from 37,895 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2012 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 2012 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 29% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 16% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (160% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 11% fail on Stop lamp (94% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (20% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (21% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps (12% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp (12% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.029% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (9.8% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type (9.8% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (25% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.61% fail on Side repeaters (30% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0079% fail on Switch
      • 0.0026% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0026% fail on Arm
    • 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (34% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.0053% fail on Switch
      • 0.0053% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0053% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 1.5% fail on Reversing lamps (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Reversing lamps (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.61% fail on Position lamps (60% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Position lamp (53% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on All position lamps (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Switch (200% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.42% fail on Electrical equipment (42% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn (61% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Trailer electrical socket (57% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.098% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.016% fail on Battery(ies) (85% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning (58% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Switch (58% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.084% fail on Outline marker lamps (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.084% fail on Outline marker lamp (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.074% fail on Rear reflectors (72% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.047% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.037% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.016% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 18% fail on Suspension (30% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 9.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (86% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 4.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (66% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.90% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (35% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover (57% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.2% fail on Suspension arms (32% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 5.4% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.037% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.6% fail on Wheel bearings (190% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Springs (42% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Leaf springs (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Leaf spring (190% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (51% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.10% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.079% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.045% fail on Anchor bracket (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.026% fail on Shackle bracket
        • 0.016% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.27% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.43% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component (44% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (58% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.092% fail on Suspension rods (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension rod (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.0026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.082% fail on Shock absorbers (84% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.037% fail on Sub-frames (63% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0079% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.0079% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut (94% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.0079% fail on Macpherson strut (74% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.0053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (95% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.0026% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0053% fail on Axles (91% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.0053% fail on Axle
  • 17% fail on Brakes (36% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 7.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (78% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (82% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 5.5% fail on Brake pads (83% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.055% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (100% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake discs (100% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.0079% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.23% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable (37% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.084% fail on Lever
        • 0.011% fail on Linkage
        • 0.011% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.0079% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0053% fail on Clevis joint
    • 6.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance (6.2% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (11% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (10% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (69% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.0053% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (17% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (16% better than other 2012 vans)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (17% better than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0053% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0079% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0053% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0026% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (36% better than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0079% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (51% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake performance (81% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0079% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0079% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0026% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested (70% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (22% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.77% fail on Electronic stability control (72% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.52% fail on Pedal
      • 0.040% fail on Hand lever (63% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control (44% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Lever (44% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.084% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.061% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.011% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0079% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0026% fail on Servos
      • 0.0026% fail on Valves
    • 0.034% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Other components
      • 0.0079% fail on Additional braking device
      • 0.0026% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0026% fail on Other braking system component
  • 9.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Transmission (49% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 5.7% fail on Drive shafts (49% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 5.7% fail on Joints (50% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.034% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.021% fail on Bearing housing
        • 0.0026% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.51% fail on Prop shafts (47% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Joints
        • 0.19% fail on Prop shaft (95% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.032% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.029% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.0079% fail on Belts
      • 0.0026% fail on Halfshafts
    • 0.77% fail on Fuel system (90% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe (76% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.050% fail on System (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.047% fail on Tank
      • 0.024% fail on Hose
    • 0.50% fail on Body (44% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.40% fail on Other body component (50% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Panel
      • 0.013% fail on Body condition
      • 0.013% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.50% fail on Seats (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.49% fail on Doors (69% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door (79% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition (80% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Hinge (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.0053% fail on Catch
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door (80% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition (88% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.0053% fail on Hinge
        • 0.0026% fail on Catch
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.095% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0079% fail on Hinge
        • 0.0053% fail on Catch
    • 0.45% fail on Exhaust system (54% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure (160% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (170% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.0026% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0026% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting (100% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting condition (100% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Bracket
    • 0.16% fail on Chassis (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Chassis condition (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.090% fail on Load security (130% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.047% fail on Loading door (100% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Dropside (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.021% fail on Dropside condition (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.0053% fail on Pillar
        • 0.0026% fail on Other dropside component
      • 0.013% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0053% fail on Tailgate condition
        • 0.0053% fail on Other tailgate component
      • 0.0026% fail on Access panel
    • 0.040% fail on Towbar
      • 0.024% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.011% fail on Safety device
      • 0.0053% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.037% fail on Cabs (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.0053% fail on Steps
    • 0.029% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.016% fail on Carrier
      • 0.013% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.011% fail on Floor
    • 0.0053% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.0026% fail on Undertray
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility (15% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers (21% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on View to rear (92% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Mirrors (91% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.67% fail on Condition of glass (47% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Windscreen (46% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Window
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet (50% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.011% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres (7.9% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth (13% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (30% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 4.6% fail on Compression ignition (31% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (16% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (60% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment (84% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.069% fail on Particulate filter (170% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.029% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0053% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0079% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.98% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.94% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on Catalyst emissions (63% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.0053% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0026% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0026% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0026% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.79% fail on Fluid leaks (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Engine oil leaks (96% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Transmission oil leaks (200% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.098% fail on Other leaks (65% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.0079% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0053% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0026% fail on Undertray
  • 3.0% fail on Steering (22% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components (34% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end (33% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.016% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0053% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0026% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.0026% fail on Other components
        • 0.0026% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.60% fail on Power steering (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Operation (96% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Other components
      • 0.021% fail on Pump (160% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.28% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.021% fail on Operation
    • 0.071% fail on Steering play (42% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.071% fail on Steering rack (41% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.013% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0079% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0026% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0026% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (27% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.92% fail on Seat belts (17% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Condition
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas (96% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.066% fail on Attachment (72% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Requirements
    • 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.011% fail on Airbags
      • 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle (19% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates (19% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.0026% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.032% fail on Condition
    • 0.0079% fail on Hubs
  • 0.066% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.055% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.047% fail on Emergency exits (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.0079% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
    • 0.018% fail on Steps and stairs (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Retractable steps
      • 0.0026% fail on Steps
    • 0.0026% fail on Passenger grab handles
  • 0.013% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.011% fail on Speed limiter (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.0079% fail on Speed limiter plate (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.0026% fail on Speed limiter
    • 0.0026% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0079% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0053% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0026% fail on Belt(s)/padding