Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 2004
51.6% pass rate
from 12,180 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 2004 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (9.3% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms (28% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (42% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint (60% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension arm (86% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Springs
      • 2.0% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.71% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.50% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.057% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (76% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.049% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.041% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.033% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.025% fail on Shackle bracket
        • 0.016% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.68% fail on Coil springs (71% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.67% fail on Coil spring (71% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Wheel bearings (60% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (96% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.0082% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Sub-frames (67% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0082% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0082% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.89% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.057% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers (27% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut (57% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.066% fail on Axles
      • 0.057% fail on Axle
      • 0.0082% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.049% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.8% fail on Stop lamp (18% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (15% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (15% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (14% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.025% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (44% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (44% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 4.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (44% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.0082% fail on Switch
      • 0.0082% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0082% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (13% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type (13% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (16% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.96% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.041% fail on Switch
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Horn (27% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Electrical wiring (73% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies) (84% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.65% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.62% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.025% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.27% fail on Hazard warning (62% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Switch (62% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Outline marker lamps (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Outline marker lamp (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.016% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors (76% better than other 2004 vans)
  • 20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (40% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 7.0% fail on Chassis (180% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 7.0% fail on Chassis condition (190% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.099% fail on Strengthening plate (200% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 7.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 6.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.025% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.0082% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission
      • 3.3% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.35% fail on Bearing housing (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.28% fail on Flexible couplings (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Joints
      • 0.88% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.85% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.033% fail on Halfshafts (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Body (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Panel (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.88% fail on Other body component (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Body condition (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 1.6% fail on Doors (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.75% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Driver's door (170% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.49% fail on Door condition (190% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Catch
        • 0.0082% fail on Hinge
        • 0.0082% fail on Pillar
      • 0.43% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition
        • 0.025% fail on Catch
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (51% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system (57% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.79% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (180% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Tank
      • 0.057% fail on Hose
      • 0.057% fail on Pipe
      • 0.025% fail on System
    • 1.1% fail on Cabs (180% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.70% fail on Prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Steps (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.0082% fail on Cab condition
    • 0.80% fail on Bumpers (89% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Seats
      • 0.34% fail on Driver's seat (94% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Floor (170% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Load security (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.074% fail on Dropside (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.049% fail on Dropside condition (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Other dropside component (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.0082% fail on Pillar
      • 0.057% fail on Tailgate (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.033% fail on Tailgate condition
        • 0.0082% fail on Other tailgate component
      • 0.033% fail on Loading door
    • 0.099% fail on Towbar
      • 0.033% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.033% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.025% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.0082% fail on Coupling
    • 0.082% fail on Engine mounting (70% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Engine mounting condition (82% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Bracket
    • 0.057% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.057% fail on Carrier
    • 0.0082% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0082% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0082% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 19% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (15% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 7.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (16% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (12% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (14% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (58% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.074% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.066% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0082% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0082% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0082% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (15% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (15% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (47% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0082% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0082% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (17% better than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.26% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0082% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0082% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0082% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (14% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (15% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.15% fail on Brake drums (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (30% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (34% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.099% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.39% fail on Cable
        • 0.057% fail on Lever
        • 0.0082% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0082% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (20% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (23% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.049% fail on Electronic stability control (68% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.83% fail on Parking brake control (43% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Lever (41% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.76% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.68% fail on Pedal (67% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.074% fail on Hand lever (66% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.67% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.31% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Other braking system component (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
      • 0.0082% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.39% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (76% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.074% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.049% fail on Valves
      • 0.025% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0082% fail on Servos
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses (68% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Load sensing valves (89% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.057% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.041% fail on Servos
      • 0.0082% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0082% fail on Valves
    • 0.0082% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0082% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 11% fail on Visibility (11% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers (20% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Washers (17% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on View to rear (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Mirrors (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.033% fail on Indirect vision devices (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.92% fail on Condition of glass (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Windscreen (99% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Window
    • 0.39% fail on Bonnet (80% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.025% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.3% fail on Steering
    • 5.9% fail on Steering linkage components (17% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Track rod end (25% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint (39% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.066% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.025% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
        • 0.016% fail on Steering component
    • 1.0% fail on Power steering (50% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Pipes and hoses (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Other components (54% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Operation
      • 0.041% fail on Pump
      • 0.016% fail on Rams
    • 0.60% fail on Steering gear (53% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Steering rack (51% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.0082% fail on Steering box
    • 0.082% fail on Steering play (72% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.082% fail on Steering rack (66% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.041% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.025% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0082% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0082% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 6.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (38% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 6.1% fail on Seat belts (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 5.1% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (38% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.082% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0082% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2004 vans)
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (14% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (29% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.58% fail on Emissions not tested (30% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.074% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (56% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.049% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.025% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.033% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0082% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 0.38% fail on Spark ignition (52% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.099% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.049% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0082% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0082% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks (61% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Engine oil leaks (74% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.082% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.074% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.86% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.016% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment
    • 0.049% fail on Condition
    • 0.025% fail on Hubs (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
  • 0.17% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.099% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.090% fail on Emergency exits (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.0082% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
    • 0.074% fail on Steps and stairs (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.066% fail on Steps (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.0082% fail on Retractable steps
    • 0.0082% fail on Passenger grab handles
  • 0.11% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Speedometer (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.0082% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.0082% fail on Speed limiter plate
  • 0.0082% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0082% fail on Anchorages