Ford Transit MOT Results
Registered in 200749.4% pass rate
from 33,268 tests in 2021
(7.8% worse than other 2007 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 2007 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.
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26% fail on
Suspension
(34% worse than other 2007 vans)
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11% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(49% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 4.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes (84% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (19% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 1.3% fail on Ball joint (79% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (20% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.99% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (44% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.93% fail on Linkage (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar (78% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0090% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 8.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2007 vans)
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7.3% fail on
Springs
(82% worse than other 2007 vans)
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5.9% fail on
Leaf springs
(2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 4.9% fail on Leaf spring (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.44% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.36% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.19% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (150% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.13% fail on Anchor bracket (200% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.069% fail on Spring saddle (160% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.060% fail on Shackle bracket
- 1.3% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.31% fail on
Coil springs
(85% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.31% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.0060% fail on Mounting (79% better than other 2007 vans)
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5.9% fail on
Leaf springs
(2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
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7.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(9.3% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 2.3% fail on Ball joint (39% better than other 2007 vans)
- 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (26% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.051% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 3.0% fail on Wheel bearings (56% worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.89% fail on
Other suspension component
(20% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.51% fail on Ball joint
- 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover (49% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.039% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.47% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.41% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.018% fail on Sub-frame (80% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.015% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers (80% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.072% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.018% fail on Ball joint
- 0.012% fail on Suspension rod
- 0.0060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.030% fail on
Axles
(63% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.015% fail on Axle
- 0.0090% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (81% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.0030% fail on Stub axle
- 0.0030% fail on Swivel joints/housing
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0.024% fail on
Macpherson strut
(92% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.0090% fail on Macpherson strut (73% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.0090% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (95% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.0060% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.0060% fail on Suspension unit
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11% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(49% worse than other 2007 vans)
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25% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(21% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 9.0% fail on Stop lamp (44% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 8.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (61% worse than other 2007 vans)
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5.0% fail on
Headlamp aim
(22% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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4.4% fail on
Headlamps
(14% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 4.1% fail on Headlamp (13% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.042% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.0030% fail on Matched pair
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3.8% fail on
Direction indicators
(22% worse than other 2007 vans)
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3.8% fail on
Flashing type
(22% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (27% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.018% fail on Switch
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3.8% fail on
Flashing type
(22% worse than other 2007 vans)
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3.7% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(28% worse than other 2007 vans)
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3.7% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(28% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (28% worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.0030% fail on
Front fog lamps
- 0.0030% fail on Front fog lamps
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3.7% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(28% worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.98% fail on
Electrical equipment
(28% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.61% fail on Horn (25% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.20% fail on Electrical wiring (54% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.17% fail on Trailer electrical socket (78% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.045% fail on Battery(ies) (87% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.58% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.55% fail on Position lamp
- 0.021% fail on Switch
- 0.012% fail on All position lamps
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0.12% fail on
Outline marker lamps
(150% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Outline marker lamp (150% worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.096% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.087% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.012% fail on Main beam tell-tale
- 0.090% fail on Rear reflectors (80% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.081% fail on
Hazard warning
(82% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.081% fail on Switch (82% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.0060% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.0030% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.0030% fail on Reversing lamp switch
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21% fail on
Brakes
(17% worse than other 2007 vans)
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9.7% fail on
Brake performance
(7.0% better than other 2007 vans)
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6.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 6.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (63% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.0030% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
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2.3% fail on
Service brake performance
(32% better than other 2007 vans)
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2.3% fail on
Rbt
(31% better than other 2007 vans)
- 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance (36% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.0060% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.036% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.033% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.0030% fail on Service brake performance
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0.0030% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0030% fail on Service brake performance
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2.3% fail on
Rbt
(31% better than other 2007 vans)
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2.2% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(25% worse than other 2007 vans)
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2.2% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(25% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (73% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance (28% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.012% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.0060% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.0060% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.0060% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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2.2% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(25% worse than other 2007 vans)
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2.2% fail on
Parking brake performance
(17% better than other 2007 vans)
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2.1% fail on
Rbt
(16% better than other 2007 vans)
- 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (18% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.042% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.051% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.021% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.0030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.0030% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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2.1% fail on
Rbt
(16% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.65% fail on Brake performance not tested (63% worse than other 2007 vans)
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6.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 8.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (70% worse than other 2007 vans)
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6.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(68% worse than other 2007 vans)
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4.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(77% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 4.4% fail on Brake pads (77% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.039% fail on Brake linings
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3.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(94% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 3.0% fail on Brake discs (97% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.0060% fail on Brake drums
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0.39% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(29% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.25% fail on Cable (37% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.099% fail on Lever
- 0.015% fail on Clevis joint (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.012% fail on Linkage
- 0.0060% fail on Pivot
- 0.0030% fail on Rod
- 0.0030% fail on Brake slack adjuster
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4.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(77% worse than other 2007 vans)
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2.3% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(24% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (29% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.66% fail on Electronic stability control (76% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.036% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.69% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.61% fail on Pedal (25% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.075% fail on Hand lever (63% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.60% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(110% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.57% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (180% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (60% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.35% fail on
Parking brake control
(43% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.35% fail on Lever (43% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.0060% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.22% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.042% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.030% fail on Servos (170% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.0090% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.0090% fail on Valves
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0.13% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
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0.11% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.066% fail on Other braking system component (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.045% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.0060% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
- 0.012% fail on Other components
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0.11% fail on
Prescribed areas
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0.081% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(95% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.039% fail on Leaks (180% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.039% fail on Servos
- 0.0030% fail on Operation
- 0.0030% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
- 0.0060% fail on Load sensing valves (99% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.0030% fail on
Pressure storage reservoirs
- 0.0030% fail on Air and vacuum systems
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9.7% fail on
Brake performance
(7.0% better than other 2007 vans)
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15% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(35% worse than other 2007 vans)
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5.2% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(180% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 5.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (180% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.042% fail on Strengthening plate (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.021% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.018% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.0030% fail on Strengthening plate
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3.8% fail on
Chassis
(190% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 3.7% fail on Chassis condition (190% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.051% fail on Strengthening plate (180% worse than other 2007 vans)
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2.9% fail on
Transmission
(32% better than other 2007 vans)
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2.0% fail on
Prop shafts
(150% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 1.5% fail on Prop shaft (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.25% fail on Bearing housing (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.21% fail on Flexible couplings (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Joints (63% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.86% fail on
Drive shafts
(75% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.80% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.048% fail on Drive shaft
- 0.012% fail on Bearing housing
- 0.0090% fail on Flexible couplings
- 0.0030% fail on Belts
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2.0% fail on
Prop shafts
(150% worse than other 2007 vans)
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1.4% fail on
Doors
(100% worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.74% fail on
Front passenger's door
(180% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.72% fail on Door condition (180% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.015% fail on Catch
- 0.0030% fail on Hinge
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0.39% fail on
Other passenger's door
(46% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.37% fail on Door condition (49% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.0090% fail on Catch
- 0.0090% fail on Hinge
- 0.0030% fail on Pillar
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0.29% fail on
Driver's door
(81% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.26% fail on Door condition (87% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.018% fail on Catch
- 0.012% fail on Hinge
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0.74% fail on
Front passenger's door
(180% worse than other 2007 vans)
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1.3% fail on
Fuel system
(100% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.65% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (170% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.26% fail on Tank (46% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.20% fail on Pipe (68% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.17% fail on Hose (140% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.027% fail on System
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (53% better than other 2007 vans)
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1.0% fail on
Body
(62% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.56% fail on Other body component (57% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.39% fail on Panel (84% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.093% fail on Body condition (150% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.039% fail on Mounting fixings
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0.57% fail on
Cabs
(2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.40% fail on Prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.17% fail on Steps (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.49% fail on
Seats
(70% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.41% fail on Driver's seat (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.090% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.28% fail on Bumpers
- 0.21% fail on Floor (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.12% fail on
Engine mounting
(40% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.087% fail on Engine mounting condition (48% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.039% fail on Bracket
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0.12% fail on
Towbar
(130% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.063% fail on Other towbar components (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.036% fail on Vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.015% fail on Coupling
- 0.0030% fail on Safety device
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0.072% fail on
Load security
- 0.036% fail on Loading door
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0.027% fail on
Dropside
(150% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.021% fail on Dropside condition
- 0.0030% fail on Pillar
- 0.0030% fail on Other dropside component
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0.015% fail on
Tailgate
- 0.0060% fail on Tailgate condition
- 0.0030% fail on Pillar
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0.036% fail on
Spare wheel
(67% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.018% fail on Spare wheel condition
- 0.018% fail on Carrier (76% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.0090% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.0060% fail on Other boot lid component
- 0.0030% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.0090% fail on Passenger compartment
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5.2% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(180% worse than other 2007 vans)
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11% fail on
Visibility
(11% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 4.8% fail on Washers
- 4.7% fail on Wipers
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1.4% fail on
View to rear
(87% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 1.4% fail on Mirrors (87% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.021% fail on Indirect vision devices
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0.71% fail on
Condition of glass
(59% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.68% fail on Windscreen (54% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.036% fail on Window (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.39% fail on Bonnet (100% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.0090% fail on Driver's view
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8.6% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(39% worse than other 2007 vans)
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7.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(37% worse than other 2007 vans)
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5.8% fail on
Compression ignition
(36% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 2.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (57% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (37% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.68% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.078% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.027% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.015% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0060% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.0060% fail on Other emission control equipment
- 0.0030% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
- 0.0090% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
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1.9% fail on
Spark ignition
(35% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (46% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.087% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.060% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.015% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.0060% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0030% fail on NOx sensor
- 0.0030% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
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5.8% fail on
Compression ignition
(36% worse than other 2007 vans)
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1.3% fail on
Fluid leaks
(66% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks (63% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks (180% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.13% fail on Other leaks (55% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.048% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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7.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(37% worse than other 2007 vans)
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7.1% fail on
Steering
(13% worse than other 2007 vans)
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6.0% fail on
Steering linkage components
(30% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 5.8% fail on Track rod end (36% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Ball joint
- 0.048% fail on Drag link end
- 0.0090% fail on Locking devices
- 0.0030% fail on Steering arm
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0.78% fail on
Power steering
(21% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.38% fail on Pipes and hoses (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.27% fail on Operation
- 0.14% fail on Other components (45% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.024% fail on Pump
- 0.015% fail on Rams
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0.41% fail on
Steering gear
(60% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.39% fail on Steering rack (61% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.021% fail on Operation
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0.081% fail on
Steering play
(56% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.081% fail on Steering rack (51% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.027% fail on Steering column
- 0.018% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.012% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.0090% fail on Universal joint
- 0.0030% fail on Flexible coupling
- 0.0030% fail on Steering shaft
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6.0% fail on
Steering linkage components
(30% worse than other 2007 vans)
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6.8% fail on
Tyres
(8.0% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 4.4% fail on Tread depth (22% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 2.6% fail on Condition
- 0.25% fail on Size/type
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5.8% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(40% worse than other 2007 vans)
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5.2% fail on
Seat belts
(110% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 4.2% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.97% fail on Condition (20% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.11% fail on Attachment (75% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.11% fail on Requirements
- 0.0030% fail on Pre-tensioners
- 0.63% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.054% fail on
Airbags
- 0.054% fail on Drivers airbag
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5.2% fail on
Seat belts
(110% worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.81% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.80% fail on Registration plates
- 0.015% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.47% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.44% fail on Attachment (31% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.030% fail on Condition (61% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.0090% fail on Hubs
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0.099% fail on
Buses and coaches supplementary tests
(2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.063% fail on
Doors
(200% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.048% fail on Emergency exits (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.015% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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0.024% fail on
Steps and stairs
- 0.015% fail on Steps
- 0.0090% fail on Retractable steps
- 0.012% fail on Passenger grab handles (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.063% fail on
Doors
(200% worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.039% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.021% fail on Speedometer
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0.018% fail on
Speed limiter
(2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.018% fail on Speed limiter plate (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.0030% fail on Speed limiter
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0.015% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.012% fail on Anchorages
- 0.0030% fail on Belt(s)/padding