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Ford Model c vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison

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

Ford Model c
100%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Model c (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 Model c Ford Transit
MOT pass rate 100% ✓ 69%
MOT failure rate 0% ✓ 31%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 2.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 61,775 mi 138,004 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 6 1,477,963

Most common faults

Ford Model c

  1. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  2. Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  3. Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
  4. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  5. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  6. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Model c (100%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Ford Model c 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.