Ford Themes freighter 400e vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Themes freighter 400e
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Themes freighter 400e (50%) 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 Themes freighter 400e | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 69% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 31% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 17.0 | 2.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 94,459 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford Themes freighter 400e
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- both front tyres perished slightly
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 Themes freighter 400e (50%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Themes freighter 400e 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.