Ford Cortina mk i vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Cortina mk i
100%
MOT pass rate · 519 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Cortina mk i (100%) 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 Cortina mk i | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 72,740 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 519 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford Cortina mk i
No fault breakdown available.
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 Cortina mk i (100%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Cortina mk i 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.