Ford Auto-trail f72 auto vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Auto-trail f72 auto
92%
MOT pass rate · 141 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Auto-trail f72 auto (92%) 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 Auto-trail f72 auto | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.3 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 12,752 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 141 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford Auto-trail f72 auto
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
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 Auto-trail f72 auto (92%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Auto-trail f72 auto report Full Ford Transit report Most reliable cars
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.