MOT reliability
Ford Transt
7 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Ford Transt vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Ford Transt has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 150,244 miles.
7
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
9,977
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Transt problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Transt MOT tests:
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Other98%
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Brakes13%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure2%
Ford Transt pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 50% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (6), Petrol (1)
Most common Ford Transt MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Transt MOT tests:
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) (1 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) (1 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) (1 times)
Ford Transt pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 68,245 |
| 2008 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 156,248 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 207,244 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 81,141 |
| 1986 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 455,579 |
| 1980 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 7,966 |
| 1979 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 75,290 |
Ford Transt reliability FAQ
Across 7 Ford Transt vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Transt MOT issues are:
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b).
The typical Ford Transt in our data has covered around
150,244 miles.
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