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Ford Transit MOT Results

Registered in 2017
79.0% pass rate
from 79,157 tests in 2021
(9.5% better than other 2017 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 2017 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.7% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators (74% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type (74% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (94% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.48% fail on Individual direction indicators (34% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.030% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0013% fail on Switch
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (16% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (14% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0025% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0013% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (15% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (25% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.43% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (24% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp (24% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp (24% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0013% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0013% fail on Switch
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment (20% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.091% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.067% fail on Horn (33% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.033% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0051% fail on Battery(ies) (72% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0038% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.016% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.0063% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0063% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0051% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0051% fail on Switch
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes (9.3% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (20% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (20% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (20% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums (33% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs (34% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (58% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.023% fail on Cable (49% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.010% fail on Lever
        • 0.0038% fail on Linkage
    • 1.0% fail on Brake performance (48% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance (25% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (24% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (24% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (27% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0076% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0076% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.066% fail on Service brake imbalance (34% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0013% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.093% fail on Parking brake performance (64% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.0063% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (79% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.0025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (82% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.069% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.33% fail on Rigid brake pipes (190% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0038% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.066% fail on Parking brake control (76% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.063% fail on Lever (77% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0025% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.054% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0013% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.035% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0076% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0038% fail on Servos
      • 0.0013% fail on Valves
    • 0.032% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (90% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Pedal (92% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.010% fail on Hand lever (75% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.029% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.024% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0051% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0013% fail on Operation
    • 0.0051% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0051% fail on Other components
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (11% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (7.7% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on View to rear (57% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Mirrors (58% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0063% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.37% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.37% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0013% fail on Window
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet (81% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.0038% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition (9.8% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (15% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (26% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (76% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts (81% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.99% fail on Joints (79% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shaft (180% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0051% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0038% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.063% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.044% fail on Joints
        • 0.014% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.0038% fail on Bearing housing
        • 0.0013% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.0013% fail on Belts
    • 0.38% fail on Body (26% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Other body component (27% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.051% fail on Panel
      • 0.010% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0038% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.0013% fail on Pillar
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.082% fail on Doors
      • 0.040% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0076% fail on Catch
      • 0.028% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
        • 0.011% fail on Hinge (160% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0025% fail on Catch
      • 0.014% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
    • 0.058% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.057% fail on Engine mounting (100% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.052% fail on Engine mounting condition (100% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0051% fail on Bracket
    • 0.047% fail on Fuel system (41% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0076% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0076% fail on System
      • 0.0063% fail on Tank (75% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0025% fail on Hose
    • 0.035% fail on Seats
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.016% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.023% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.014% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.0088% fail on Carrier
    • 0.018% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0088% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.0076% fail on Safety device
      • 0.0013% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.018% fail on Load security
      • 0.011% fail on Dropside (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0076% fail on Dropside condition
        • 0.0038% fail on Other dropside component
        • 0.0013% fail on Pillar
      • 0.0038% fail on Loading door
      • 0.0025% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0013% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.010% fail on Chassis
      • 0.010% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0051% fail on Undertray (71% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.0013% fail on Floor
    • 0.0013% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0013% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0013% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0013% fail on Steps
  • 1.7% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.83% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes (63% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint (56% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.010% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.32% fail on Anti-roll bars (59% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.077% fail on Linkage ball joints (74% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (41% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint (71% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0013% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (64% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Springs (83% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.082% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.025% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.0076% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.0051% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.0051% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.0025% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.0025% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.029% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0025% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0013% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0013% fail on Attachment bracket
      • 0.0013% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component (39% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.044% fail on Shock absorbers (87% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.015% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0063% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0051% fail on Axles
      • 0.0025% fail on Axle
      • 0.0025% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0051% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0038% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0038% fail on Macpherson strut (92% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (90% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0013% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (57% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.91% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.73% fail on Compression ignition (60% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.020% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment (55% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.0076% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0013% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0013% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0013% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.0051% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0025% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0013% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 0.20% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0038% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0025% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0013% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks (53% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks (40% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Transmission oil leaks (110% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0076% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.46% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (30% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts (26% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Condition (27% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0076% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0025% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.083% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.0025% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0025% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.44% fail on Steering (29% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (53% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Track rod end (56% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0051% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0013% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0013% fail on Other components
        • 0.0013% fail on Steering component
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering (30% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses (76% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Other components
      • 0.029% fail on Operation
      • 0.0013% fail on Pump
      • 0.0013% fail on Rams
    • 0.051% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.051% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0076% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0025% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0025% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0013% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0013% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0013% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0013% fail on Steering lock
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle (21% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates (21% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.0013% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels (25% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment (51% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.027% fail on Condition
    • 0.0013% fail on Hubs
  • 0.020% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (130% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.013% fail on Doors (160% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.010% fail on Emergency exits
      • 0.0025% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
    • 0.0076% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.0063% fail on Retractable steps
      • 0.0013% fail on Steps
  • 0.0025% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0013% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.0013% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.0013% fail on Speed limiter plate
  • 0.0013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0013% fail on Anchorages