Ford 8 vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford 8
96%
MOT pass rate · 22 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford 8 (96%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford 8 | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 96% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 4% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 56,620 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 22 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford 8
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
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 8 (96%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.