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Ford Bonus vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Ford Bonus
50%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Bonus (50%) 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 Bonus Ford Transit
MOT pass rate 50% 69% ✓
MOT failure rate 50% 31% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 3.5 2.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 77,516 mi 138,004 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 1,477,963

Most common faults

Ford Bonus

  1. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  2. Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
  3. Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  4. Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
  5. Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  6. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Ford Transit

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Oil leak
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Ford Bonus (50%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Ford Bonus 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.