Ford Transit vs Ford Zephyr: 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 Zephyr
84%
MOT pass rate · 4,253 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Zephyr is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Transit | Ford Zephyr |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.9 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 138,004 mi | 71,663 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,477,963 | 4,253 |
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 Zephyr
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Zephyr is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.