MOT reliability
Ford Transit minibus
133 vehicles · 312 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 133 Ford Transit minibus vehicles and 312 completed MOT tests, the Ford Transit minibus has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 148,912 miles.
133
Vehicles
312
MOT tests
5,085
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Transit minibus problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Transit minibus MOT tests:
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Other41%
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Brakes29%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Visibility5%
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Body & structure3%
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Identification & plates1%
Ford Transit minibus pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 100% |
| 2 | 7 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 9 | 89% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 9 | 89% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 9 | 67% |
| 10 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 7 | 57% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (132), Petrol (1)
Most common Ford Transit minibus MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Transit minibus MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
- n/s/rear most outer seat belt twisted (2 times)
- Advise both front brake discs worn and lipped. (2 times)
- Advise both rear brake discs corroded on the inner face. (2 times)
- Advise top rear lamp possible brake light out but could be a blank light unit. (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Ford Transit minibus pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 8,558 |
| 2017 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 46,224 |
| 2016 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 99,012 |
| 2009 | 2 | 38 | 76% | 65,259 |
| 2008 | 1 | 19 | 84% | — |
| 2007 | 1 | 25 | 72% | 85,559 |
| 1975 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 25,240 |
Ford Transit minibus reliability FAQ
Across 133 Ford Transit minibus vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Transit minibus MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)); Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)).
The typical Ford Transit minibus in our data has covered around
148,912 miles.
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