Ford Transit vs Ford Victoria: 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 Victoria
86%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Transit (69%) and Ford Victoria (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Transit | Ford Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.9 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 138,004 mi | 38,383 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,477,963 | 6 |
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 Victoria
- brakes poor
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- slight play in steering
- Oil leak
- Battery insecure
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Transit (69%) and Ford Victoria (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Transit report Full Ford Victoria 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.