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Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 1997
57.9% pass rate
from 1,725 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1997 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (34% worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Springs (45% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.058% fail on Mounting
      • 0.70% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.23% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.23% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.23% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.058% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.058% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms (40% better than other 1997 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.46% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.93% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.058% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.058% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.3% fail on Chassis (40% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Chassis condition (41% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 5.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 5.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.058% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.058% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.6% fail on Transmission
      • 4.6% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.75% fail on Bearing housing (4 times worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.46% fail on Flexible couplings (3 times worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.41% fail on Joints
      • 0.058% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.058% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.6% fail on Body (78% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.93% fail on Panel (160% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.70% fail on Other body component
      • 0.058% fail on Body condition
      • 0.058% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 0.52% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.52% fail on Door condition
      • 0.46% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.46% fail on Door condition
      • 0.058% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition
    • 0.99% fail on Seats
      • 0.81% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.93% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.58% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on Hose
      • 0.058% fail on Pipe
      • 0.058% fail on System
    • 0.93% fail on Cabs
      • 0.81% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Steps
      • 0.058% fail on Cab condition
    • 0.29% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Floor
    • 0.12% fail on Load security
      • 0.058% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.058% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.058% fail on Dropside
        • 0.058% fail on Dropside condition
      • 0.058% fail on Access panel
    • 0.058% fail on Towbar
      • 0.058% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.058% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.058% fail on Undertray
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamps (45% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp (60% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 1997 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.8% fail on Battery(ies) (64% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn (56% better than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.17% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.99% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.35% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.058% fail on Switch
      • 0.058% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.058% fail on Arm
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.46% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.058% fail on Switch
    • 0.52% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.52% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.12% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.12% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.058% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.058% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.35% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.99% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.12% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.52% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.46% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.058% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.41% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.35% fail on Cable
        • 0.058% fail on Linkage
        • 0.058% fail on Pivot
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.1% fail on Pedal (90% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.93% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.75% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.75% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.46% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.29% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.058% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
    • 0.52% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.35% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.058% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.058% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.058% fail on Valves
    • 0.52% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (140% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.058% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.058% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 9.3% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Washers
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers (34% better than other 1997 vans)
    • 0.52% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.41% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.41% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.058% fail on Window
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (33% worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Seat belts (35% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 5.4% fail on Prescribed areas (53% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Condition
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
    • 0.058% fail on Airbags
      • 0.058% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.058% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.46% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.12% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.058% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.058% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.058% fail on Other components
        • 0.058% fail on Steering linkage
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering
      • 0.58% fail on Operation
      • 0.46% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.12% fail on Pump
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.99% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.058% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.058% fail on Steering wheel
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (30% better than other 1997 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (130% worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.70% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (87% better than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.058% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.58% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.41% fail on Catalyst emissions (64% better than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.058% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.058% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.81% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.58% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.99% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.058% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.058% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.12% fail on Speedometer