Ford Transit vs Ford Transt: 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 Transt
79%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Transit (69%) and Ford Transt (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Transit | Ford Transt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.9 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 138,004 mi | 150,244 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,477,963 | 7 |
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 Transt
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Transit (69%) and Ford Transt (79%) 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.