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Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 2014
67.2% pass rate
from 53,327 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 2014 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (15% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators (58% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type (58% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (88% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.96% fail on Individual direction indicators (25% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.034% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0038% fail on Switch
      • 0.0038% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0019% fail on Arm
        • 0.0019% fail on Switch
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (19% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (19% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (25% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (20% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (20% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0094% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0019% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (15% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (15% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (15% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Horn
      • 0.13% fail on Trailer electrical socket (48% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0075% fail on Battery(ies) (82% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0075% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.013% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors (36% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.053% fail on Outline marker lamps (81% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Outline marker lamp (86% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.051% fail on Hazard warning (70% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.051% fail on Switch (70% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.021% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.021% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0038% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Brakes (9.4% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (31% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (31% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.032% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (64% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (66% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.0038% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (25% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.092% fail on Cable
        • 0.060% fail on Lever
        • 0.0056% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0038% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0019% fail on Relay lever
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance (30% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.0056% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0038% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (88% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (20% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (19% better than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance (15% better than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance (37% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0019% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0019% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance (24% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (24% better than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance (22% better than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.060% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (39% better than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.53% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0038% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0038% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0038% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (100% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (77% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (68% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.80% fail on Electronic stability control (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic braking system (150% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (37% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal (45% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.099% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control (34% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Lever (34% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (37% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0075% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.026% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.024% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0056% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0056% fail on Valves
      • 0.0038% fail on Servos
    • 0.0056% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0056% fail on Servos
    • 0.0038% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0019% fail on Other components
      • 0.0019% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0019% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.0019% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0019% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 7.2% fail on Suspension (10% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms (62% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint (55% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (33% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes (19% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints (57% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (43% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage (100% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint dust cover (37% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bar (94% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0038% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.96% fail on Wheel bearings (74% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Springs (81% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.27% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.058% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.051% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.036% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (98% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.0094% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.0056% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.0056% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.054% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.054% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0038% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0038% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (28% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Other suspension component (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (73% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.024% fail on Sub-frames (62% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0075% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0056% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0038% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0038% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.021% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut (90% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0094% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0038% fail on Pins and bushes (96% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.019% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0075% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0019% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0038% fail on Axles (93% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0019% fail on Axle
      • 0.0019% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (7.9% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (14% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.75% fail on View to rear (60% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Mirrors (61% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.52% fail on Condition of glass (18% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Windscreen (19% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet (130% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.0075% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission (80% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 4.0% fail on Drive shafts (85% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Joints (85% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.039% fail on Drive shaft (85% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.0056% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0038% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts (28% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
        • 0.053% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.013% fail on Bearing housing
        • 0.0038% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.0038% fail on Belts
    • 0.44% fail on Body (31% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Other body component (31% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.086% fail on Panel
      • 0.0094% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.0019% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0019% fail on Pillar
    • 0.30% fail on Exhaust system (50% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system (27% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (47% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Tank
      • 0.021% fail on Pipe
      • 0.013% fail on System
      • 0.0075% fail on Hose
    • 0.19% fail on Doors
      • 0.094% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.088% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0038% fail on Catch
        • 0.0019% fail on Hinge
      • 0.064% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.062% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0019% fail on Hinge
      • 0.043% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0056% fail on Catch
        • 0.0038% fail on Hinge
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting (140% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition (140% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Bracket
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.096% fail on Seats
      • 0.068% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.039% fail on Towbar (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Other towbar components (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0075% fail on Safety device
      • 0.0056% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.036% fail on Load security
      • 0.019% fail on Dropside (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.0094% fail on Dropside condition
        • 0.0094% fail on Other dropside component (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Loading door
      • 0.0056% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0056% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.028% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.028% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.017% fail on Chassis
      • 0.017% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.011% fail on Spare wheel (75% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0056% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.0056% fail on Carrier (81% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.0056% fail on Floor
    • 0.0038% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0038% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0019% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0019% fail on Steps
    • 0.0019% fail on Undertray
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth (7.4% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (17% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (14% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Compression ignition (21% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (59% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.099% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.049% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (80% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.047% fail on Emission control equipment (75% worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.028% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.015% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0038% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0019% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.60% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0094% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0094% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0019% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0019% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks (76% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks (72% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.056% fail on Transmission oil leaks (140% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (29% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (49% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end (48% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint (63% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0038% fail on Drag link end (83% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0038% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0038% fail on Other components
        • 0.0019% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0019% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0038% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.63% fail on Power steering (150% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.098% fail on Other components (63% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.084% fail on Operation
      • 0.011% fail on Pump
      • 0.0019% fail on Rams
    • 0.17% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0056% fail on Operation (75% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0038% fail on Steering box
    • 0.023% fail on Steering column
    • 0.013% fail on Steering play (76% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack (76% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.0094% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0094% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0038% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.74% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.66% fail on Condition
      • 0.038% fail on Requirements
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment
      • 0.019% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.62% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.023% fail on Airbags
      • 0.021% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0019% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment (35% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.043% fail on Condition
  • 0.049% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.036% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Emergency exits (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0075% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
    • 0.013% fail on Steps and stairs (200% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Retractable steps (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.0038% fail on Passenger grab handles
  • 0.011% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0056% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.0056% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.0056% fail on Speed limiter plate
  • 0.011% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.011% fail on Anchorages