MOT reliability
Ford Tansit
5 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Ford Tansit vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Ford Tansit has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 148,314 miles.
5
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
15,705
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Tansit problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Tansit MOT tests:
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Other60%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Brakes7%
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Body & structure6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Steering3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Visibility2%
Ford Tansit pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5)
Most common Ford Tansit MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Tansit MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (4 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Ford Tansit pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 23 | 74% | 67,894 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 115,539 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 198,355 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 178,567 |
| 1996 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 181,215 |
Ford Tansit reliability FAQ
Across 5 Ford Tansit vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Tansit MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) .
The typical Ford Tansit in our data has covered around
148,314 miles.
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