Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 1986
58.0% pass rate
from 81 tests in 2021
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 1986 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension
    • 20% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (96% worse than other 1986 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 1986 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.5% fail on Coil spring
      • 2.5% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Leaf springs
        • 1.2% fail on Anchor bracket
    • 2.5% fail on Axles (18 times worse than other 1986 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on King pins (18 times worse than other 1986 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 7.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 6.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters
    • 7.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 7.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 7.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.2% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 4.9% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 1986 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 21% fail on Brakes
    • 20% fail on Brake performance
      • 12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 1986 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 1986 vans)
          • 7.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 6.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 6.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt
          • 6.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 6.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 1986 vans)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 1986 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Decelerometer
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 2.5% fail on Pedal
    • 2.5% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (6 times worse than other 1986 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (8 times worse than other 1986 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 4.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.7% fail on Chassis
      • 3.7% fail on Chassis condition
    • 3.7% fail on Fuel system
      • 2.5% fail on Hose
      • 1.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 3.7% fail on Transmission
      • 3.7% fail on Prop shafts (18 times worse than other 1986 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Prop shaft (18 times worse than other 1986 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Bearing housing
    • 2.5% fail on Body
      • 1.2% fail on Panel
      • 1.2% fail on Other body component
    • 1.2% fail on Doors
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's door
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition
    • 1.2% fail on Seats
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's seat
  • 17% fail on Visibility
    • 9.9% fail on Wipers
    • 9.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.5% fail on Bonnet (5 times worse than other 1986 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on View to rear
      • 1.2% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.2% fail on Steering
    • 4.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.9% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 1986 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Operation
    • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Fluid leaks (4 times worse than other 1986 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 2.5% fail on Other leaks (12 times worse than other 1986 vans)
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 2.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment