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FORD TRANSIT MOT Pass Rate

69.6% of 109,805 FORD TRANSIT MOT tests pass.

The TRANSIT passes 69.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all FORD models (75.3%).

The FORD TRANSIT passes 69.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD TRANSIT tested at 3–6 years pass 84.8% of the time, compared with just 63.8% at 15+ years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 years84.8%6–10 years74.7%10–15 years64.5%15+ years63.8%
FORD TRANSIT pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearstoo few tests (18)18no reading
3–6 years84.8%1,17468,711 miles
6–10 years74.7%54,157103,718 miles
10–15 years64.5%36,734136,387 miles
15+ years63.8%17,722132,453 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD TRANSIT

The most common reason the FORD TRANSIT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the FORD TRANSIT
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment66.3%not working
Suspension59.2%prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Brakes48.9%excessively corroded
Body, chassis, structure42.6%constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Visibility18.1%does not clear the windscreen effectively
Tyres14.3%tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Noise, emissions and leaks12.1%inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Steering6.6%ball joint has excessive play
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems5.2%prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced
Identification of the vehicle1.5%does not conform to the specified requirements

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