Ford Excursion limo vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Excursion limo
59%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Excursion limo (59%) 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 Excursion limo | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 59% | 69% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 41% | 31% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.2 | 2.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 201,717 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford Excursion limo
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (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 Excursion limo (59%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Excursion limo 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.