Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 2002
51.5% pass rate
from 9,713 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2002 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (26% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (72% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms (27% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint (30% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.0% fail on Springs (16% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Leaf springs (41% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Leaf spring (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.093% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.072% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (73% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.062% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.062% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.041% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.031% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.69% fail on Coil springs (62% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.69% fail on Coil spring (61% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.010% fail on Mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Wheel bearings (70% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (15% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (33% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.73% fail on Linkage (94% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joints (72% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bar (98% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint (64% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.6% fail on Sub-frames (62% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame (90% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component (52% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint (74% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.051% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut (64% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.072% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.031% fail on Axles (86% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Axle
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (6.3% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Stop lamp (16% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (38% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (26% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (26% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (26% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp levelling device (81% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.010% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators (18% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type (18% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (26% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.021% fail on Switch
    • 2.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.3% fail on Horn (44% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.15% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.093% fail on Battery(ies) (86% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.49% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.49% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.48% fail on Switch
    • 0.19% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.10% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.072% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.031% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.051% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.051% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 20% fail on Brakes
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (12% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 6.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (19% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (21% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 6.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (20% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (20% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (22% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (42% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance (21% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (22% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (81% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.19% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.062% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.093% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.041% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.54% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (14% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (25% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.00% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.16% fail on Brake drums (140% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (24% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.90% fail on Brake pads (30% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake linings (140% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (60% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Cable (66% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.051% fail on Lever
        • 0.010% fail on Rod
        • 0.010% fail on Linkage
        • 0.010% fail on Pivot
    • 1.8% fail on Load sensing valves (17% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.91% fail on Parking brake control (40% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.91% fail on Lever (40% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.79% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.76% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.38% fail on Other braking system component (110% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.072% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
        • 0.072% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Other components
      • 0.010% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.59% fail on Pedal (49% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.093% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.40% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.10% fail on Valves
      • 0.062% fail on Servos
      • 0.051% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.36% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (57% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (96% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.021% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses (60% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.041% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
      • 0.010% fail on Leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Servos
      • 0.010% fail on Valves
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (28% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 7.1% fail on Chassis (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 7.0% fail on Chassis condition (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.051% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 5.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (74% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (75% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.062% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.031% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 4.7% fail on Transmission
      • 3.5% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Prop shaft (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.41% fail on Flexible couplings (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.37% fail on Bearing housing (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.31% fail on Joints
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (69% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (70% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.010% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.010% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.031% fail on Belts
      • 0.010% fail on Halfshafts
    • 2.1% fail on Doors (90% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Front passenger's door (140% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (140% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.031% fail on Catch
      • 0.69% fail on Driver's door (62% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.61% fail on Door condition (55% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.051% fail on Hinge
        • 0.031% fail on Catch
      • 0.32% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
        • 0.021% fail on Catch
        • 0.021% fail on Hinge
    • 1.7% fail on Body (76% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.86% fail on Panel (110% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Other body component (43% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Body condition (170% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.093% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (51% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system (66% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Tank (78% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Pipe
      • 0.041% fail on System
      • 0.010% fail on Hose
    • 0.71% fail on Cabs (75% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Prescribed areas (66% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Steps (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.010% fail on Cab condition
    • 0.63% fail on Bumpers (88% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.40% fail on Seats
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.33% fail on Floor (150% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.21% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Bracket (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.13% fail on Towbar
      • 0.072% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.051% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.010% fail on Safety device
    • 0.10% fail on Load security
      • 0.062% fail on Dropside (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.062% fail on Dropside condition (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Loading door
      • 0.021% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.010% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.041% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.031% fail on Carrier
      • 0.010% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.010% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.010% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 12% fail on Visibility (12% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers (12% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Washers (12% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on View to rear (95% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Mirrors (96% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.010% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.92% fail on Condition of glass (110% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.82% fail on Windscreen (98% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Window (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.35% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.031% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.0% fail on Steering
    • 5.7% fail on Steering linkage components (30% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 5.4% fail on Track rod end (39% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.082% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.041% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.010% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
        • 0.010% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.96% fail on Power steering (54% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Pipes and hoses (150% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
      • 0.22% fail on Other components
      • 0.041% fail on Pump
      • 0.010% fail on Rams
    • 0.55% fail on Steering gear (66% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Steering rack (68% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Operation
      • 0.021% fail on Steering box
    • 0.082% fail on Steering play (62% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.082% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.062% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.051% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.031% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.021% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.010% fail on Steering wheel
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth (27% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (33% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Seat belts (62% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Prescribed areas (91% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.80% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment
      • 0.082% fail on Requirements
    • 0.70% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (42% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.041% fail on Airbags
      • 0.041% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (32% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.69% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.093% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (61% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.031% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.021% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.041% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.041% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.031% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.51% fail on Spark ignition (34% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.031% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.010% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks (59% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Engine oil leaks (66% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.062% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.051% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.69% fail on Road Wheels (84% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on Attachment (97% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.041% fail on Condition
    • 0.010% fail on Hubs
  • 0.11% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.082% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Emergency exits
      • 0.041% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.041% fail on Steps and stairs (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Steps
      • 0.021% fail on Retractable steps
  • 0.072% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.051% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.021% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.021% fail on Speed limiter plate
  • 0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.010% fail on Anchorages