Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 1987
60.2% pass rate
from 191 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 1987 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 6.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 3.1% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 1987 vans)
        • 0.52% fail on Switch
    • 5.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 4.7% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 1987 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 5.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 5.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.0% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.52% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.52% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.3% fail on Chassis (150% worse than other 1987 vans)
      • 6.3% fail on Chassis condition (150% worse than other 1987 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.6% fail on Seats
      • 2.1% fail on Driver's seat
      • 1.0% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 2.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.0% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.52% fail on Tank
      • 0.52% fail on Pipe
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission
      • 1.6% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 1987 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Prop shaft (7 times worse than other 1987 vans)
    • 0.52% fail on Bumpers
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 1987 vans)
        • 7.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 1987 vans)
          • 6.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 1987 vans)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.0% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.52% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.52% fail on Pedal
    • 0.52% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.52% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.52% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.52% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.52% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.52% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.52% fail on Cable
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 7.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 1987 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1987 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.6% fail on Springs
      • 1.6% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.52% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.9% fail on Visibility
    • 6.3% fail on Wipers
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.52% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.52% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 6.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.7% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.52% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.52% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.52% fail on Power steering
      • 0.52% fail on Operation
    • 0.52% fail on Steering play
      • 0.52% fail on Steering box
  • 4.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.52% fail on Attachment
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.52% fail on Size/type
    • 0.52% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates