Ford Transit vs Ford Windsport: 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 Windsport
85%
MOT pass rate · 12 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Transit (69%) and Ford Windsport (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Transit | Ford Windsport |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.9 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 138,004 mi | 36,960 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,477,963 | 12 |
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 Windsport
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Transit (69%) and Ford Windsport (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Transit report Full Ford Windsport 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.