Ford Transit MOT Results
Registered in 200650.2% pass rate
from 23,884 tests in 2021
(4.1% worse than other 2006 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 2006 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.
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23% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(14% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 7.9% fail on Stop lamp (31% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 6.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (43% worse than other 2006 vans)
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4.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
(17% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (18% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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4.2% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.8% fail on Headlamp
- 0.40% fail on Headlamp levelling device (33% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
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3.8% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(27% worse than other 2006 vans)
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3.8% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(27% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 3.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (27% worse than other 2006 vans)
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3.8% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(27% worse than other 2006 vans)
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3.6% fail on
Direction indicators
(15% worse than other 2006 vans)
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3.6% fail on
Flashing type
(15% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (11% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.92% fail on Side repeaters (27% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.025% fail on Switch
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0.0042% fail on
Semaphore
- 0.0042% fail on Arm
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3.6% fail on
Flashing type
(15% worse than other 2006 vans)
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1.6% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 1.2% fail on Horn (23% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.20% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.050% fail on Battery(ies) (89% better than other 2006 vans)
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0.64% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.60% fail on Position lamp
- 0.029% fail on Switch
- 0.021% fail on All position lamps (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.23% fail on
Hazard warning
(56% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.23% fail on Switch (56% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Rear reflectors (66% better than other 2006 vans)
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0.096% fail on
Outline marker lamps
(180% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.096% fail on Outline marker lamp (180% worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.092% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.075% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.017% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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0.013% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
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23% fail on
Suspension
(12% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
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5.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(13% better than other 2006 vans)
- 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (16% better than other 2006 vans)
- 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (37% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.90% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (42% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.74% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.57% fail on Linkage (52% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.49% fail on Ball joint
- 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover (51% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.10% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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5.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(20% better than other 2006 vans)
- 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes (76% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 1.8% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2006 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.084% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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4.6% fail on
Springs
(17% worse than other 2006 vans)
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3.0% fail on
Leaf springs
(160% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 2.4% fail on Leaf spring (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.18% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
- 0.17% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (79% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.10% fail on Anchor bracket (82% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.063% fail on Shackle bracket
- 0.029% fail on Spring saddle
- 1.5% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.21% fail on
Coil springs
(91% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.20% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.0042% fail on Mounting
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3.0% fail on
Leaf springs
(160% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 3.3% fail on Wheel bearings (59% worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.75% fail on
Sub-frames
(40% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.68% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.050% fail on Sub-frame (62% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0084% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2006 vans)
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0.67% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.38% fail on Ball joint
- 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.046% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.58% fail on Shock absorbers (38% better than other 2006 vans)
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0.080% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.029% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0084% fail on Suspension rod
- 0.0084% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.067% fail on
Macpherson strut
(68% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (66% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.017% fail on Ball joint
- 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.0042% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.025% fail on
Axles
(78% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.013% fail on Axle
- 0.0084% fail on Stub axle
- 0.0042% fail on King pins
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19% fail on
Brakes
(7.0% worse than other 2006 vans)
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11% fail on
Brake performance
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6.5% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 6.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (80% better than other 2006 vans)
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3.7% fail on
Service brake performance
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3.6% fail on
Rbt
- 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (9.5% better than other 2006 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (24% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.063% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
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0.0084% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0084% fail on Service brake performance
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3.6% fail on
Rbt
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3.2% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(38% worse than other 2006 vans)
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3.2% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(39% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (52% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (36% worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.021% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.0042% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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3.2% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(39% worse than other 2006 vans)
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2.0% fail on
Parking brake performance
(23% better than other 2006 vans)
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
(23% better than other 2006 vans)
- 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (24% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.084% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.046% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.0084% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.0084% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.0084% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0084% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
(23% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
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6.5% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 6.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (37% worse than other 2006 vans)
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4.4% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(25% worse than other 2006 vans)
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2.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(22% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 2.3% fail on Brake pads (20% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.071% fail on Brake linings (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
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2.2% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(54% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 2.1% fail on Brake discs (51% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Brake drums (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.39% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(29% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.28% fail on Cable (32% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.071% fail on Lever
- 0.017% fail on Linkage
- 0.013% fail on Rod
- 0.0042% fail on Brake slack adjuster
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2.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(22% worse than other 2006 vans)
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2.3% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(14% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (18% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control (35% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.025% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.68% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.68% fail on Lever
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0.65% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.55% fail on Pedal
- 0.10% fail on Hand lever (50% better than other 2006 vans)
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0.48% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(87% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (64% worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.36% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
(110% worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.36% fail on
Prescribed areas
(150% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.18% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Other braking system component (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.054% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
- 0.0042% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
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0.36% fail on
Prescribed areas
(150% worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.30% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.084% fail on Reservoirs (100% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.025% fail on Valves
- 0.017% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.013% fail on Servos
- 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses (49% better than other 2006 vans)
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0.092% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(91% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.054% fail on Servos (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.021% fail on Leaks
- 0.0084% fail on Operation
- 0.0084% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
- 0.0084% fail on Load sensing valves (99% better than other 2006 vans)
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0.0042% fail on
Hand operated control valves
- 0.0042% fail on Condition
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11% fail on
Brake performance
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18% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(37% worse than other 2006 vans)
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6.1% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(160% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 6.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.033% fail on Strengthening plate (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.025% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.021% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.0042% fail on Strengthening plate
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5.0% fail on
Chassis
(180% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 5.0% fail on Chassis condition (180% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.050% fail on Strengthening plate
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3.6% fail on
Transmission
(25% better than other 2006 vans)
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2.6% fail on
Prop shafts
(200% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 1.9% fail on Prop shaft (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.29% fail on Flexible couplings (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.26% fail on Bearing housing (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.18% fail on Joints (49% better than other 2006 vans)
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0.96% fail on
Drive shafts
(76% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.94% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.021% fail on Drive shaft
- 0.0042% fail on Bearing housing
- 0.021% fail on Belts
- 0.017% fail on Halfshafts (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
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2.6% fail on
Prop shafts
(200% worse than other 2006 vans)
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1.6% fail on
Body
(120% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.85% fail on Other body component (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.65% fail on Panel (140% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.11% fail on Body condition (140% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.075% fail on Mounting fixings
- 0.0042% fail on Pillar
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1.4% fail on
Doors
(100% worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.82% fail on
Front passenger's door
(2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.80% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.021% fail on Catch (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.33% fail on
Driver's door
(77% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.29% fail on Door condition (87% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.025% fail on Hinge
- 0.017% fail on Catch
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0.30% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.27% fail on Door condition
- 0.033% fail on Catch
- 0.0042% fail on Hinge
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0.82% fail on
Front passenger's door
(2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2006 vans)
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1.3% fail on
Fuel system
(95% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.66% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.25% fail on Tank
- 0.22% fail on Pipe (60% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.17% fail on Hose (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.021% fail on System
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0.93% fail on
Cabs
(2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.72% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.21% fail on Steps (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.50% fail on Bumpers (34% worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.43% fail on
Seats
- 0.35% fail on Driver's seat (88% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.080% fail on Passenger's seat (50% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.24% fail on Floor (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.15% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.13% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.025% fail on Bracket
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0.13% fail on
Load security
(94% worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.059% fail on
Dropside
(2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.029% fail on Dropside condition (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.025% fail on Other dropside component (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.0084% fail on Pillar
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0.050% fail on
Tailgate
(2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.021% fail on Tailgate condition
- 0.017% fail on Other tailgate component (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.017% fail on Loading door
- 0.0042% fail on Access panel
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0.059% fail on
Dropside
(2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.10% fail on
Towbar
(79% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.050% fail on Vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.029% fail on Other towbar components
- 0.013% fail on Towbar condition
- 0.013% fail on Safety device
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0.042% fail on
Spare wheel
(62% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.021% fail on Spare wheel condition
- 0.021% fail on Carrier (73% better than other 2006 vans)
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0.0084% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.0084% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.0042% fail on Passenger compartment
- 0.0042% fail on Undertray
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6.1% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(160% worse than other 2006 vans)
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11% fail on
Visibility
(10% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 5.5% fail on Wipers (9.5% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 4.5% fail on Washers
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1.4% fail on
View to rear
(95% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 1.4% fail on Mirrors (96% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.017% fail on Indirect vision devices
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0.69% fail on
Condition of glass
(49% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.67% fail on Windscreen (49% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.013% fail on Window
- 0.36% fail on Bonnet (81% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.013% fail on Driver's view
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7.2% fail on
Steering
(17% worse than other 2006 vans)
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6.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
(35% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 6.0% fail on Track rod end (42% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Ball joint (39% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.042% fail on Drag link end
- 0.017% fail on Steering arm
- 0.013% fail on Locking devices
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0.0084% fail on
Other components
- 0.0042% fail on Steering component
- 0.0042% fail on Steering linkage
- 0.0042% fail on Lock stop
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0.71% fail on
Power steering
(25% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.38% fail on Pipes and hoses (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.21% fail on Other components
- 0.13% fail on Operation
- 0.021% fail on Rams
- 0.013% fail on Pump
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0.34% fail on
Steering gear
(66% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.34% fail on Steering rack (65% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.0042% fail on Operation
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0.12% fail on
Steering play
(43% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Steering rack
- 0.038% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.033% fail on Steering column
- 0.017% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0042% fail on Steering lock
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6.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
(35% worse than other 2006 vans)
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6.4% fail on
Tyres
- 4.3% fail on Tread depth (15% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 2.4% fail on Condition (13% better than other 2006 vans)
- 0.19% fail on Size/type (37% better than other 2006 vans)
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6.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(26% worse than other 2006 vans)
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5.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(23% worse than other 2006 vans)
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4.3% fail on
Compression ignition
(22% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 2.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (24% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (56% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.73% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.088% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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0.038% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.017% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.013% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
- 0.0084% fail on Other emission control equipment
- 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.0084% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
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0.92% fail on
Spark ignition
(26% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.78% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (54% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.084% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.067% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.0042% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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4.3% fail on
Compression ignition
(22% worse than other 2006 vans)
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1.3% fail on
Fluid leaks
(54% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks (63% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.092% fail on Other leaks
- 0.054% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.042% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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5.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(23% worse than other 2006 vans)
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6.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(41% worse than other 2006 vans)
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5.7% fail on
Seat belts
(100% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 4.8% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.80% fail on Condition
- 0.11% fail on Attachment (83% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.071% fail on Requirements
- 0.0084% fail on Pre-tensioners
- 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2006 vans)
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0.0042% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0042% fail on Drivers airbag
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5.7% fail on
Seat belts
(100% worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.97% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.96% fail on Registration plates
- 0.0084% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.50% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.44% fail on Attachment
- 0.059% fail on Condition
- 0.0042% fail on Hubs
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0.12% fail on
Buses and coaches supplementary tests
(2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.063% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.042% fail on Emergency exits (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.025% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.042% fail on
Steps and stairs
(2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.042% fail on Steps (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.017% fail on Passenger grab handles (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.063% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.088% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
(110% worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.071% fail on Speedometer (94% worse than other 2006 vans)
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0.017% fail on
Speed limiter
(2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.013% fail on Speed limiter plate (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
- 0.0042% fail on Speed limiter
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0.017% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0084% fail on Anchorages
- 0.0084% fail on Belt(s)/padding