Ford Thames 1300e vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Thames 1300e
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Thames 1300e (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 Thames 1300e | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 5.0 | 2.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 34,312 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford Thames 1300e
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- brake pipes have a coating of grease applied
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 Thames 1300e (100%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Thames 1300e 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.