MOT reliability
Ford Tran
3 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Ford Tran vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Ford Tran has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 143,257 miles.
3
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
5,191
Avg miles / year
3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Tran problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Tran MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Seatbelts & equipment13%
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Steering5%
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Brakes1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Ford Tran pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 40% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2), Petrol (1)
Most common Ford Tran MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Tran MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) (4 times)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (3 times)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
Ford Tran pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 165,629 |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 | 43% | 176,683 |
| 1979 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 87,460 |
Ford Tran reliability FAQ
Across 3 Ford Tran vehicles in our MOT data,
61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about
3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Tran MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a); Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Ford Tran in our data has covered around
143,257 miles.
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