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Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 2005
51.2% pass rate
from 15,804 tests in 2021
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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 2005 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (4.8% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 7.2% fail on Stop lamp (23% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (26% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (15% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (17% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp levelling device (44% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (33% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (33% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (33% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Switch
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (15% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type (15% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (20% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.92% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.025% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Horn (24% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.095% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.038% fail on Battery(ies) (94% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.56% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.51% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.044% fail on All position lamps (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.0063% fail on Switch
    • 0.28% fail on Hazard warning (48% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Switch (48% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Outline marker lamps (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Outline marker lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors (78% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.076% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.070% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0063% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0063% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0063% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 22% fail on Suspension (5.6% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms (35% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes (34% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.057% fail on Suspension arm (59% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.8% fail on Springs
      • 1.9% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Leaf springs (65% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Leaf spring (110% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.11% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.10% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.070% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.038% fail on Shackle bracket
        • 0.013% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.41% fail on Coil springs (83% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.39% fail on Coil spring (84% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Wheel bearings (62% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.98% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (34% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.076% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (94% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.057% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (57% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover (97% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.91% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.80% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (65% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.082% fail on Sub-frame (51% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.77% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.070% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.70% fail on Shock absorbers (36% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut (50% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0063% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.038% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.025% fail on Axles (82% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Axle
      • 0.0063% fail on Stub axle
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 6.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.051% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.038% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.013% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.025% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 6.1% fail on Chassis (190% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 6.1% fail on Chassis condition (190% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 4.6% fail on Transmission
      • 3.3% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.39% fail on Flexible couplings (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.35% fail on Bearing housing (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (66% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (67% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Bearing housing
        • 0.019% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0063% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.038% fail on Halfshafts (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Belts
    • 1.8% fail on Body (120% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.00% fail on Other body component (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.63% fail on Panel (120% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Body condition (190% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.076% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 1.7% fail on Doors (120% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.83% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.0063% fail on Catch
      • 0.59% fail on Driver's door (190% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition (190% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.038% fail on Catch (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.038% fail on Hinge
        • 0.013% fail on Pillar (6 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition
        • 0.025% fail on Catch
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (53% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system (97% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (180% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Tank
      • 0.22% fail on Pipe (69% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Hose (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on System
    • 0.88% fail on Seats (120% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.82% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.070% fail on Passenger's seat (54% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.84% fail on Cabs (180% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Steps (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.59% fail on Bumpers (66% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Floor (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Load security (170% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.089% fail on Loading door (150% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Tailgate (180% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.032% fail on Dropside (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Dropside condition (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.0063% fail on Other dropside component
    • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting (58% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.057% fail on Engine mounting condition (71% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Bracket
    • 0.063% fail on Towbar
      • 0.038% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.019% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.0063% fail on Safety device
    • 0.025% fail on Spare wheel (79% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.0063% fail on Carrier
    • 0.0063% fail on Undertray
  • 18% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (20% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (20% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.0063% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0063% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0063% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (39% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (24% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0063% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (23% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (24% better than other 2005 vans)
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (27% better than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.095% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.044% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0063% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0063% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0063% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (32% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (17% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (28% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (31% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.089% fail on Brake linings (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.19% fail on Brake drums (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (33% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.32% fail on Cable
        • 0.032% fail on Lever
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.051% fail on Electronic stability control (64% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.0063% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.75% fail on Parking brake control (35% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Lever (35% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.65% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.56% fail on Pedal
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever (48% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.40% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.095% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.082% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (140% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.0063% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
      • 0.0063% fail on Other components
    • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic systems (45% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake fluid (58% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.076% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.070% fail on Valves
      • 0.0063% fail on Servos
      • 0.0063% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.39% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (76% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (180% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.0063% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses (51% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.032% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.019% fail on Servos
      • 0.013% fail on Leaks
    • 0.019% fail on Load sensing valves (97% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.0063% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0063% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0063% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0063% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 11% fail on Visibility (9.2% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers (9.2% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on View to rear (100% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Mirrors (100% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.66% fail on Condition of glass (45% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.61% fail on Windscreen (39% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.051% fail on Window (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.35% fail on Bonnet (82% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.2% fail on Steering (12% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Steering linkage components (30% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 5.7% fail on Track rod end (39% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.082% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.013% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
        • 0.013% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0063% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.83% fail on Power steering (27% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Pipes and hoses (77% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Other components
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
      • 0.051% fail on Pump
      • 0.019% fail on Rams
    • 0.47% fail on Steering gear (59% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Steering rack (60% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Operation
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.025% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.019% fail on Steering column
  • 6.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (35% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.99% fail on Condition (24% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.070% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.44% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.038% fail on Airbags
      • 0.038% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition (15% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (11% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (21% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.56% fail on Emissions not tested (24% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.095% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.070% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (60% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.070% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.019% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.019% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0063% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0063% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.20% fail on Spark ignition (72% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.076% fail on Catalyst emissions (58% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.063% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.044% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks (46% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks (49% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.85% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0063% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment
    • 0.044% fail on Condition
    • 0.013% fail on Hubs
  • 0.13% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (150% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Speedometer (170% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.0063% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.0063% fail on Speed limiter plate
  • 0.12% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.095% fail on Emergency exits (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
    • 0.013% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.013% fail on Steps
  • 0.025% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.013% fail on Belt(s)/padding