Ford Simba safari vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Simba safari
70%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Simba safari (70%) 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 Simba safari | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.7 | 2.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 45,313 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford Simba safari
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Simba safari (70%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Simba safari 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.