Ford Transit vs Ford Transit 80d swb: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Ford Transit 80d swb
55%
MOT pass rate · 337 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Transit (69%) and Ford Transit 80d swb (55%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Transit | Ford Transit 80d swb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% ✓ | 55% |
| MOT failure rate | 31% ✓ | 45% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.9 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 138,004 mi | 111,903 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,477,963 | 337 |
Most common faults
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))
Ford Transit 80d swb
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Transit (69%) and Ford Transit 80d swb (55%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Transit report Full Ford Transit 80d swb 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.