Ford Edsel vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Edsel
91%
MOT pass rate · 11 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Edsel (91%) 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 Edsel | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 91% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 9% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 63,324 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 11 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford Edsel
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system feed to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 Edsel (91%) 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.