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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Transit. Check any Transit by registration number below.

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71.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-13.2%

vs Ford Avg

42

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Ford Transit — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Transit has an average MOT pass rate of 71.9%, which is 13.2 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Transit on the road.

The most common reasons a Ford Transit fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. If you are preparing your Transit for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Transit, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Transit performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 112 vehicles

97.3%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

2023

Based on 235 vehicles

99.6%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 3yr

5k mi

2022

Based on 404 vehicles

97.8%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

2021

Based on 295 vehicles

95.9%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

3.2%

Mileage at 3yr

49k mi

2020

Based on 539 vehicles

91.8%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

6.7%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

Mileage at 5yr

88k mi

2019

Based on 6,287 vehicles

82.8%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

17.5%

Mileage at 3yr

60k mi

Mileage at 5yr

111k mi

2018

Based on 47,506 vehicles

81.6%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

19.1%

Mileage at 5yr

112k mi

2017

Based on 108,902 vehicles

78.3%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

22.1%

Mileage at 5yr

120k mi

2016

Based on 103,979 vehicles

76.1%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

24.6%

2015

Based on 90,463 vehicles

73.1%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

26.8%

Mileage at 10yr

193k mi

2014

Based on 74,960 vehicles

71.6%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

28.0%

Mileage at 10yr

196k mi

2013

Based on 51,554 vehicles

66.2%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

32.1%

Mileage at 10yr

199k mi

2012

Based on 38,808 vehicles

61.6%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

9.2%

Retest Rate

34.5%

Mileage at 10yr

205k mi

2011

Based on 48,210 vehicles

60.1%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

9.8%

Retest Rate

33.0%

2010

Based on 41,153 vehicles

59.4%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

9.7%

Retest Rate

31.6%

2009

Based on 29,479 vehicles

60.9%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

29.6%

2008

Based on 33,658 vehicles

61.7%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

8.4%

Retest Rate

26.3%

2007

Based on 27,087 vehicles

63.9%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

24.3%

2006

Based on 15,860 vehicles

64.8%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

23.1%

2005

Based on 8,529 vehicles

64.1%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

22.4%

2004

Based on 6,124 vehicles

64.4%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

22.0%

2003

Based on 6,307 vehicles

61.9%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

23.1%

2002

Based on 5,307 vehicles

66.0%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

23.5%

2001

Based on 3,662 vehicles

66.0%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

23.4%

2000

Based on 2,652 vehicles

68.9%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

23.3%

1999

Based on 3,485 vehicles

70.5%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

20.2%

1998

Based on 3,356 vehicles

67.6%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

24.8%

1997

Based on 2,851 vehicles

66.7%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

24.1%

1996

Based on 2,798 vehicles

66.3%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

22.9%

1995

Based on 2,455 vehicles

67.3%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

22.9%

1994

Based on 1,574 vehicles

67.7%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

22.7%

1993

Based on 709 vehicles

69.0%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

20.1%

1992

Based on 944 vehicles

62.3%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

24.9%

1991

Based on 988 vehicles

63.3%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

23.3%

1990

Based on 1,227 vehicles

67.3%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

20.3%

1989

Based on 1,409 vehicles

67.9%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

20.2%

1988

Based on 890 vehicles

65.2%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

21.2%

1987

Based on 415 vehicles

70.4%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

20.0%

1986

Based on 178 vehicles

74.7%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

8.9%

1985

Based on 141 vehicles

85.1%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

13.5%

1984

Based on 86 vehicles

80.2%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

19.3%

0

Based on 786,518 vehicles

74.2%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

115k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Transit

The most common reasons a Ford Transit fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

11.9%
2

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

4.6%
3

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

4.5%
4

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.1%
5

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.1%
Ford Transit Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Transit

Ford Transit — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Transit MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Transit?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Transit is 71.9% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Transit?
The most common MOT failures on the Ford Transit are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (11.9%), A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.6%), Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced (4.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ford Transit reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 71.9%, the Ford Transit is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Transit?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Transit?
Typical mileage for the Ford Transit: 4,668 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Transit to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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