Ford Transit MOT Results
Registered in 199959.2% pass rate
from 2,017 tests in 2021
(9.3% better than other 1999 vans)
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 1999 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.
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19% fail on
Suspension
(13% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (54% worse than other 1999 vans)
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4.0% fail on
Springs
(65% worse than other 1999 vans)
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1.5% fail on
Leaf springs
(120% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.50% fail on Leaf spring
- 0.40% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
- 0.20% fail on Anchor bracket
- 0.20% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
- 0.20% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
- 0.099% fail on Shackle bracket
- 1.5% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (75% worse than other 1999 vans)
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1.2% fail on
Coil springs
- 1.2% fail on Coil spring
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1.5% fail on
Leaf springs
(120% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings (60% worse than other 1999 vans)
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1.9% fail on
Suspension arms
(55% better than other 1999 vans)
- 0.99% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 1999 vans)
- 0.45% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 1999 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 1999 vans)
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1.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.99% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.40% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.30% fail on Linkage
- 0.099% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.050% fail on Linkage ball joints
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1.1% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.99% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.099% fail on Sub-frame
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0.69% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.25% fail on Ball joint
- 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.099% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.099% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.099% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.099% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.099% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.050% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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18% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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5.7% fail on
Headlamps
(28% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 5.7% fail on Headlamp (42% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.099% fail on Dipswitch
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4.4% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 3.3% fail on Battery(ies) (170% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 1.1% fail on Horn (46% better than other 1999 vans)
- 0.30% fail on Electrical wiring
- 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
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3.6% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.59% fail on All direction indicators (120% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.050% fail on Switch
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3.6% fail on
Flashing type
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2.8% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(28% better than other 1999 vans)
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2.8% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(28% better than other 1999 vans)
- 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (28% better than other 1999 vans)
- 0.050% fail on Switch
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2.8% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(28% better than other 1999 vans)
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2.7% fail on
Headlamp aim
(47% better than other 1999 vans)
- 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 1999 vans)
- 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.45% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.45% fail on Switch
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0.25% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.15% fail on Main beam tell-tale
- 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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0.20% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.20% fail on Position lamp
- 0.099% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.050% fail on
Outline marker lamps
- 0.050% fail on Outline marker lamp
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5.7% fail on
Headlamps
(28% worse than other 1999 vans)
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17% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(15% worse than other 1999 vans)
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5.1% fail on
Chassis
(70% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 5.1% fail on Chassis condition (71% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.050% fail on Strengthening plate
- 4.4% fail on Exhaust system
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4.4% fail on
Transmission
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4.2% fail on
Prop shafts
(4 times worse than other 1999 vans)
- 2.7% fail on Prop shaft (5 times worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.74% fail on Bearing housing (6 times worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.55% fail on Flexible couplings (7 times worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.35% fail on Joints
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0.15% fail on
Drive shafts
(95% better than other 1999 vans)
- 0.099% fail on Drive shaft
- 0.050% fail on Joints
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4.2% fail on
Prop shafts
(4 times worse than other 1999 vans)
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4.2% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 4.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.050% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.050% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.050% fail on Strengthening plate
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1.7% fail on
Body
(100% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.94% fail on Other body component (140% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.74% fail on Panel (110% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.050% fail on Body condition
- 0.050% fail on Mounting fixings
- 0.050% fail on Pillar
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1.1% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.55% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.30% fail on Pipe
- 0.20% fail on System
- 0.099% fail on Tank
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0.84% fail on
Cabs
(100% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.69% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.15% fail on Steps
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0.79% fail on
Seats
- 0.69% fail on Driver's seat (120% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.45% fail on
Doors
(58% better than other 1999 vans)
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0.15% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.099% fail on Door condition
- 0.050% fail on Hinge
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0.15% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.15% fail on Door condition
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0.15% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.15% fail on Door condition
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0.15% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.35% fail on Bumpers
- 0.25% fail on Floor
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0.099% fail on
Towbar
- 0.050% fail on Other towbar components
- 0.050% fail on Vehicle structure
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0.099% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.099% fail on Engine mounting condition
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0.050% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.050% fail on Boot lid condition
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5.1% fail on
Chassis
(70% worse than other 1999 vans)
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15% fail on
Brakes
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11% fail on
Brake performance
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5.9% fail on
Service brake performance
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5.6% fail on
Rbt
- 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.35% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.30% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.050% fail on Service brake performance
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0.050% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.050% fail on Service brake performance
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5.6% fail on
Rbt
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4.7% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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4.7% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 3.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.050% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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4.7% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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4.6% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
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1.6% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.6% fail on
Rbt
- 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.099% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.050% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.050% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.050% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.6% fail on
Rbt
- 0.55% fail on Brake performance not tested
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5.9% fail on
Service brake performance
- 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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2.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.5% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(87% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 1.5% fail on Brake discs (88% worse than other 1999 vans)
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0.45% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.45% fail on Brake pads
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0.40% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.20% fail on Cable
- 0.099% fail on Rod
- 0.099% fail on Linkage
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1.5% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(87% worse than other 1999 vans)
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0.99% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
(160% worse than other 1999 vans)
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0.94% fail on
Prescribed areas
(180% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.55% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (3 times worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.40% fail on Other braking system component (2 times worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.050% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
- 0.050% fail on Other components
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0.94% fail on
Prescribed areas
(180% worse than other 1999 vans)
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0.79% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.74% fail on Pedal (110% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.050% fail on Hand lever
- 0.74% fail on Load sensing valves (52% better than other 1999 vans)
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0.55% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.55% fail on Lever
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0.45% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.099% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.35% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.050% fail on Servos
- 0.050% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.050% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.15% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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11% fail on
Brake performance
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11% fail on
Visibility
- 6.3% fail on Washers
- 4.3% fail on Wipers
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0.50% fail on
Condition of glass
(140% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.50% fail on Windscreen (140% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.45% fail on Bonnet
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0.35% fail on
View to rear
- 0.35% fail on Mirrors
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5.9% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(55% worse than other 1999 vans)
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5.9% fail on
Seat belts
(66% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 4.8% fail on Prescribed areas (84% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.84% fail on Condition
- 0.20% fail on Requirements
- 0.050% fail on Attachment
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5.9% fail on
Seat belts
(66% worse than other 1999 vans)
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4.4% fail on
Tyres
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 0.20% fail on Size/type
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3.8% fail on
Steering
(37% better than other 1999 vans)
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2.6% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 2.2% fail on Track rod end
- 0.30% fail on Ball joint
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0.099% fail on
Other components
- 0.099% fail on Steering linkage
- 0.050% fail on Drag link end
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0.94% fail on
Power steering
- 0.40% fail on Operation
- 0.30% fail on Other components
- 0.20% fail on Pump (4 times worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.050% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.050% fail on Rams
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0.59% fail on
Steering gear
(73% better than other 1999 vans)
- 0.55% fail on Steering rack (75% better than other 1999 vans)
- 0.050% fail on Operation
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2.6% fail on
Steering linkage components
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3.5% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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2.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.2% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.84% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.74% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (100% worse than other 1999 vans)
- 0.64% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
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0.099% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.099% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
- 0.050% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
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0.40% fail on
Spark ignition
(70% better than other 1999 vans)
- 0.30% fail on Catalyst emissions (70% better than other 1999 vans)
- 0.099% fail on Emissions not tested
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2.2% fail on
Compression ignition
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1.2% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.89% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.15% fail on Other leaks
- 0.099% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.099% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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2.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.89% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.84% fail on Registration plates
- 0.050% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.20% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
- 0.050% fail on Condition
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0.050% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.050% fail on Speedometer
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0.050% fail on
Buses and coaches supplementary tests
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0.050% fail on
Steps and stairs
- 0.050% fail on Steps
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0.050% fail on
Steps and stairs