79.9% pass rate
Ford Transit MOT pass rate 79.9% at 5–10 years — should you risk a used van?
Published 4 June 2026 · Free read
The Transit is Ford’s highest-test model in this vehicle age band — and its pass rate trails the Fiesta and Focus.
Among Ford’s top four models by MOT volume, the Transit records 2,699,963 tests with a 79.9% pass rate — the lowest of the group.
Commercial use, mileage, and load all stress different components than a family hatch. Wear-and-tear defects make up a large share of the failure mix.
If you are buying a used Transit, age-band pass rate is a useful sanity check before you rely on one van’s latest pass alone.
Frequently asked questions
Ford Transit MOT pass rate 79.9% at 5–10 years — should you risk a used van?
- The Transit is Ford’s highest-test model in this vehicle age band — and its pass rate trails the Fiesta and Focus.
Is this MOT statistic a reliability rating?
- No. These figures describe recorded UK DVSA MOT outcomes for makes, models, or age bands. They do not prove breakdowns, repair bills, or the condition of one private sale.
Where does this data come from?
- UK DVSA MOT outcomes by make and model (5–10 year vehicle age).