MOT reliability
Ford Transit tipper
9 vehicles · 87 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Ford Transit tipper vehicles and 87 completed MOT tests, the Ford Transit tipper has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 83,748 miles.
9
Vehicles
87
MOT tests
9,834
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Transit tipper problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Transit tipper MOT tests:
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Other35%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Lamps & electrical19%
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Brakes18%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Visibility5%
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Body & structure3%
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Steering1%
Ford Transit tipper pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13 | 77% |
| 4 | 11 | 64% |
| 5 | 11 | 73% |
| 6 | 12 | 67% |
| 7 | 9 | 67% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (9)
Most common Ford Transit tipper MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Transit tipper MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
- n/s/f tyre showing deteriation (3 times)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (2 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Ford Transit tipper pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 99,940 |
| 2018 | 3 | 22 | 77% | 68,326 |
| 2017 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 86,505 |
| 2015 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 51,157 |
| 2014 | 1 | 12 | 58% | 104,334 |
| 2007 | 1 | 25 | 64% | 78,835 |
Ford Transit tipper reliability FAQ
Across 9 Ford Transit tipper vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Transit tipper MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Ford Transit tipper in our data has covered around
83,748 miles.
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