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Ford Independence twin vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison

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

Ford Independence twin
79%
MOT pass rate · 41 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Independence twin (79%) 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 Independence twin Ford Transit
MOT pass rate 79% ✓ 69%
MOT failure rate 21% ✓ 31%
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 ✓ 2.9
Dangerous-fault share 6% 2% ✓
Average mileage 35,845 mi 138,004 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 41 1,477,963

Most common faults

Ford Independence twin

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Independence twin (79%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Ford Independence twin 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.