Ford Super 2 bowden vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Super 2 bowden
73%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Super 2 bowden (73%) 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 Super 2 bowden | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 7,451 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford Super 2 bowden
- oil leak
- rear tyre treads getting low
- fuel hose slightly rubber on body near carb - recommend replacing hose.
- slight play in lower steering UJ
- slight play in steering rack
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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 Super 2 bowden (73%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Super 2 bowden 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.