Ford Locost vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Locost
81%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Locost (81%) 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 Locost | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 32,719 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford Locost
- All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
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 Locost (81%) 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.