Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 1992
57.8% pass rate
from 445 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 1992 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (34% worse than other 1992 vans)
    • 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (79% worse than other 1992 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Wheel bearings (100% worse than other 1992 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Springs
      • 1.8% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 1.1% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.67% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.22% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.22% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
      • 0.45% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.45% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1992 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.67% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Axles
      • 0.22% fail on King pins
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 5.2% fail on Battery(ies) (120% worse than other 1992 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.45% fail on Horn (80% better than other 1992 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.45% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (47% better than other 1992 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 1992 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 1992 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.45% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.45% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.45% fail on Switch
    • 0.22% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (62% worse than other 1992 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (62% worse than other 1992 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 5.6% fail on Chassis (88% worse than other 1992 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Chassis condition (88% worse than other 1992 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Transmission
      • 4.0% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 1992 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other 1992 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
        • 0.22% fail on Bearing housing
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.5% fail on Fuel system (180% worse than other 1992 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 1992 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Hose
      • 0.45% fail on Pipe
    • 2.2% fail on Body
      • 1.1% fail on Panel
      • 0.90% fail on Other body component
      • 0.22% fail on Body condition
    • 1.1% fail on Cabs
      • 0.67% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.45% fail on Steps
    • 0.90% fail on Doors
      • 0.67% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.67% fail on Door condition
      • 0.45% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition
    • 0.67% fail on Seats
      • 0.45% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.45% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.45% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.45% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.22% fail on Towbar
      • 0.22% fail on Vehicle structure
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 1.6% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (65% better than other 1992 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.67% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.22% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.22% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.22% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.22% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.22% fail on Cable
    • 0.67% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.45% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.22% fail on Valves
    • 0.67% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.67% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.22% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.22% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.22% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.45% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.45% fail on Pedal
    • 0.45% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.45% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.22% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers
    • 5.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.45% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.45% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.22% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.6% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.22% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering
      • 0.67% fail on Operation
      • 0.22% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.22% fail on Pump
      • 0.22% fail on Other components
    • 0.22% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.22% fail on Steering column
  • 6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.67% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.67% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.90% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.67% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.22% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.3% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.90% fail on Condition
      • 0.22% fail on Requirements
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.67% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.67% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment