Ford Transit MOT Results
Registered in 200246.0% pass rate
from 20,917 tests in 2017
(4.5% worse than other 2002 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 2002 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.
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33% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(8.0% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 14% fail on Registration plate lamp (29% worse than other 2002 vans)
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10% fail on
Position lamps
(21% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 6.0% fail on Front lamps
- 5.1% fail on Rear lamps (54% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.22% fail on All position lamps
- 7.9% fail on Stop lamp (9.0% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 7.2% fail on Headlamp aim (11% worse than other 2002 vans)
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5.0% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(22% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 5.0% fail on Fog lamp (24% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Tell tale
- 0.0096% fail on Switch (89% better than other 2002 vans)
- 4.4% fail on Horn (79% worse than other 2002 vans)
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3.8% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.7% fail on Headlamp
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0.029% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.029% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.029% fail on Switch
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0.024% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.014% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.0096% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.019% fail on Dipswitch
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3.2% fail on
Direction indicators
(23% better than other 2002 vans)
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3.2% fail on
Flashing type
(23% better than other 2002 vans)
- 2.0% fail on Individual lamps (27% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.85% fail on Side repeaters (30% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.44% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.086% fail on Tell tales (97% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.043% fail on Switch
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0.0096% fail on
Semaphore
- 0.0096% fail on Tell tales
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3.2% fail on
Flashing type
(23% better than other 2002 vans)
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0.51% fail on
Hazard warning
(29% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.27% fail on Lamp
- 0.24% fail on Switch (45% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.029% fail on Tell tale
- 0.44% fail on Trailer electrical socket (71% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors (67% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.081% fail on Battery (94% better than other 2002 vans)
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0.033% fail on
Outline marker lamps
(2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.019% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.014% fail on All outline markers
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29% fail on
Suspension
(16% worse than other 2002 vans)
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18% fail on
Prescribed areas
(110% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 10% fail on Spring mounting (170% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 9.9% fail on Component mounting (100% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 2.4% fail on Subframe mounting (73% worse than other 2002 vans)
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6.7% fail on
Suspension arms
(32% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 6.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (31% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.19% fail on Attachment (86% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.072% fail on Condition
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4.3% fail on
Wheel bearings
(66% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 3.8% fail on Front (95% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.56% fail on Rear
- 3.2% fail on Front suspension joints (23% worse than other 2002 vans)
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2.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(38% better than other 2002 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (59% better than other 2002 vans)
- 1.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (20% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.64% fail on Linkage condition (42% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.28% fail on Attachment
- 0.057% fail on Condition
- 0.0096% fail on Presence
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1.8% fail on
Drive shafts
(62% better than other 2002 vans)
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1.6% fail on
Front drive shafts
(64% better than other 2002 vans)
- 1.6% fail on Constant velocity joints (65% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.053% fail on Drive shafts
- 0.019% fail on Couplings
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0.12% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.086% fail on Drive shafts
- 0.038% fail on Universal joint
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1.6% fail on
Front drive shafts
(64% better than other 2002 vans)
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1.3% fail on
Shock absorbers
(29% better than other 2002 vans)
- 1.3% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.0048% fail on Fitment
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1.1% fail on
Leaf springs
- 0.56% fail on Condition (36% worse than other 2002 vans)
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0.18% fail on
Pins and bushes
(59% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.11% fail on Shackle (68% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.086% fail on Anchor
- 0.0048% fail on Other pins and bushes
- 0.18% fail on Spring eye (150% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.13% fail on Anchor bracket
- 0.053% fail on Shackle bracket
- 0.033% fail on Securing bolts
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0.83% fail on
Coil springs
(66% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.76% fail on Condition (68% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.067% fail on Location
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0.10% fail on
Bonded suspension
(140% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.081% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.019% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
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0.086% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.076% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0096% fail on Condition
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0.067% fail on
Macpherson strut
(82% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.067% fail on Condition (82% better than other 2002 vans)
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0.067% fail on
Sub-frames
(76% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.038% fail on Attachment
- 0.019% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0096% fail on Condition (95% better than other 2002 vans)
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0.029% fail on
Axles
(83% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.029% fail on Clearance
- 0.029% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
- 0.019% fail on General condition
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0.014% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.014% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.0096% fail on
Trailing arms
(93% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.0096% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (92% better than other 2002 vans)
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0.0048% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.0048% fail on Suspension unit
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0.0048% fail on
Gas suspension
- 0.0048% fail on Suspension unit
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0.0048% fail on
Torsion bars
- 0.0048% fail on Attachment
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18% fail on
Prescribed areas
(110% worse than other 2002 vans)
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24% fail on
Brakes
(7.5% worse than other 2002 vans)
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14% fail on
Brake performance
(9.1% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 6.9% fail on Parking brake performance (6.9% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 6.1% fail on Rear wheels
- 5.5% fail on Front wheels (27% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (17% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 1.6% fail on Brake imbalance (49% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.062% fail on Brake operation
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11% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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10% fail on
Components
- 7.8% fail on Pipes (26% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 2.9% fail on Valves
- 0.30% fail on Hoses (80% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.21% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.11% fail on Cylinders (90% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.0048% fail on Servos
- 0.46% fail on Leaks
- 0.19% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.062% fail on Operation (55% better than other 2002 vans)
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10% fail on
Components
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2.9% fail on
Hub components
- 1.7% fail on Brake pads
- 1.1% fail on Brake discs
- 0.14% fail on Brake drums (180% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.081% fail on Wheel cylinder
- 0.076% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.014% fail on Brake linings
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1.6% fail on
Parking brake
- 1.6% fail on Condition
- 0.0096% fail on Fitment
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1.3% fail on
Prescribed areas
(2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.75% fail on Actuating linkage mounting (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.46% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.13% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (150% worse than other 2002 vans)
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1.2% fail on
Service brake control components
(82% worse than other 2002 vans)
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1.2% fail on
Pedal
(82% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Anti-slip (110% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.038% fail on Condition (65% better than other 2002 vans)
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1.2% fail on
Pedal
(82% worse than other 2002 vans)
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0.33% fail on
Mechanical components
(43% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.32% fail on Cable (37% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.0048% fail on Lever
- 0.28% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.25% fail on ABS
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0.043% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.029% fail on
Components
- 0.019% fail on Valves
- 0.0096% fail on Pipes
- 0.0096% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
- 0.0048% fail on Warning
- 0.0048% fail on Operation
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0.029% fail on
Components
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0.0096% fail on
Full power hydraulic systems
- 0.0048% fail on Warning
- 0.0048% fail on Operation
- 0.0048% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.0048% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0048% fail on Locking devices
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14% fail on
Brake performance
(9.1% worse than other 2002 vans)
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14% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(14% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 7.7% fail on Wipers (15% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 3.8% fail on Washers (17% better than other 2002 vans)
- 2.3% fail on Mirrors (75% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 2.2% fail on Windscreen (66% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.41% fail on Bonnet (50% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.043% fail on Drivers view (160% worse than other 2002 vans)
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0.0096% fail on
Glazing
- 0.0048% fail on Glazing/screen/partition
- 0.0048% fail on Windows
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14% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(84% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 7.7% fail on Body condition (94% worse than other 2002 vans)
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5.1% fail on
Vehicle structure
(120% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 5.1% fail on Chassis (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
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2.0% fail on
Doors
(72% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.91% fail on Passengers front (110% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.62% fail on Drivers (52% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.47% fail on Passengers other (59% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.081% fail on Emergency exits
- 0.038% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (Class 5)
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0.49% fail on
Seats
- 0.41% fail on Drivers (47% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.091% fail on Passengers
- 0.31% fail on Body security (88% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.19% fail on Engine mountings
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0.11% fail on
Load security
- 0.048% fail on Loading door
- 0.029% fail on Dropside (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.019% fail on Access panel
- 0.014% fail on Tailgate
- 0.014% fail on Hinged tailboard
- 0.067% fail on Speedometer
- 0.053% fail on Spare wheel (58% better than other 2002 vans)
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0.033% fail on
Steps and stairs
- 0.024% fail on Steps
- 0.0096% fail on Retractable steps
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8.5% fail on
Steering
(12% worse than other 2002 vans)
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7.1% fail on
Steering system
(9.7% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 6.3% fail on Track rod end (42% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.45% fail on Steering rack (63% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.42% fail on Ball joint
- 0.081% fail on Steering arm (53% better than other 2002 vans)
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0.072% fail on
Free play
(68% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.072% fail on Steering rack (64% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.033% fail on Drag link end (76% better than other 2002 vans)
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0.029% fail on
Other components
(79% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.019% fail on Steering pivot point (84% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.0096% fail on Steering component
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1.5% fail on
Power steering
(63% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.63% fail on Operation (73% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.53% fail on Pipes and hoses (85% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.44% fail on Other components (57% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.053% fail on Pump
- 0.029% fail on Drive system
- 0.014% fail on Rams
- 0.10% fail on Steering operation (43% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.038% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.029% fail on
Steering control
(84% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.014% fail on Steering shaft
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0.0096% fail on
Steering coupling
(80% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.0096% fail on Universal joint (80% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.0048% fail on Steering lock
- 0.0048% fail on Locking devices
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7.1% fail on
Steering system
(9.7% worse than other 2002 vans)
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8.4% fail on
Tyres
- 5.5% fail on Tread depth (11% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 3.1% fail on Condition
- 0.29% fail on Size/type
- 0.096% fail on Valve stem
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8.2% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(52% worse than other 2002 vans)
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7.5% fail on
Seat belts
(81% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 6.5% fail on Prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.94% fail on Condition
- 0.19% fail on Requirements
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
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0.014% fail on
Installation check
- 0.014% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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0.78% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(40% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.71% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (42% better than other 2002 vans)
- 0.062% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.0096% fail on Passengers airbag
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7.5% fail on
Seat belts
(81% worse than other 2002 vans)
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5.9% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(19% better than other 2002 vans)
- 2.3% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 2002 vans)
- 2.0% fail on Emissions (17% worse than other 2002 vans)
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1.9% fail on
Fuel system
(34% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.97% fail on Cap (100% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.55% fail on System
- 0.35% fail on Tank (42% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.096% fail on Pipe
- 0.0048% fail on Hose
- 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested (42% better than other 2002 vans)
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1.5% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.5% fail on Registration plate
- 0.014% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.65% fail on
Towbars
(70% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.52% fail on Vehicle structure (92% worse than other 2002 vans)
- 0.13% fail on Towbar
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0.42% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.35% fail on Attachment
- 0.053% fail on Condition
- 0.0096% fail on Hubs
- 0.0048% fail on Halfshafts
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0.033% fail on
Driving Controls and Speed Limiters
- 0.029% fail on Speed limiter plate
- 0.0048% fail on Driving controls