Ford Stylus vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Stylus
79%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Stylus (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 Stylus | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 79% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 21% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | — | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford Stylus
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
- Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
- Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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 Stylus (79%) 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.