Ford 190 vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford 190
59%
MOT pass rate · 58 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit is the more reliable of the two — 69% pass first time versus 59%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford 190 | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 59% | 69% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 41% | 31% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.0 | 2.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 88,558 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 58 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford 190
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Ford Transit
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit is the more reliable of the two — 69% pass first time versus 59%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.