Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 1993
54.3% pass rate
from 376 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 1993 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (32% worse than other 1993 vans)
    • 15% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (57% worse than other 1993 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Springs
      • 1.9% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 1993 vans)
      • 0.80% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.53% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (6 times worse than other 1993 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.27% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.53% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.53% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.80% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.53% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.53% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.53% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Axles
      • 0.27% fail on King pins
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.6% fail on Chassis (110% worse than other 1993 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Chassis condition (120% worse than other 1993 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 5.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.7% fail on Transmission
      • 2.7% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 1993 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Prop shaft (3 times worse than other 1993 vans)
        • 0.53% fail on Joints
        • 0.53% fail on Bearing housing (6 times worse than other 1993 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 2.1% fail on Seats
      • 1.6% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.80% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.6% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.3% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 1993 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Tank
    • 0.80% fail on Doors
      • 0.53% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
        • 0.27% fail on Hinge
      • 0.27% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.27% fail on Panel
    • 0.27% fail on Cabs
      • 0.27% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.9% fail on Side repeaters
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.80% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.27% fail on Switch
    • 4.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 3.5% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.80% fail on Horn (74% better than other 1993 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 4.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (59% better than other 1993 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (59% better than other 1993 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (59% better than other 1993 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.80% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.27% fail on Switch
    • 0.53% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.53% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 9.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 1993 vans)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.80% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt
          • 0.80% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.7% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.27% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.27% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.27% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.27% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.27% fail on Cable
    • 1.3% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.80% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.27% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.27% fail on Valves
    • 0.80% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.80% fail on Pedal
    • 0.53% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.27% fail on Operation
      • 0.27% fail on Leaks
    • 0.53% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.53% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.53% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.27% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.53% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.53% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.53% fail on View to rear
      • 0.53% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.9% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.9% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.27% fail on Operation
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.3% fail on Power steering
      • 0.80% fail on Other components
      • 0.53% fail on Pipes and hoses (6 times worse than other 1993 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.27% fail on Steering column
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (120% worse than other 1993 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth (160% worse than other 1993 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.3% fail on Condition
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.80% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.53% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.53% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.80% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.53% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment