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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:

  • Other93%
  • Seatbelts & equipment13%
  • Steering5%
  • Brakes1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Ford Tran pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
4250%
51100%
6540%
72100%
8450%
9250%
10250%
11250%
121100%

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:

  1. Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) (4 times)
  2. Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
  3. Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
  6. Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (3 times)
  7. Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  10. Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  11. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  13. 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)
  14. Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)

Ford Tran pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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