1993 · 31 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1993 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

184 MOT tests in 2024. 64.7% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time64.7%
Failed or needed repairs35.3%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 184 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength11.4%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.9%
  3. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.9%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  6. Wheel bearings: has excessive play2.7%
  7. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.7%
  8. Horn: not working2.2%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.2%
  10. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension24.5%
  2. Body & chassis21.2%
  3. Lights & electrics19.0%
  4. Brakes17.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  6. Steering6.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.5%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play12.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1993 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 64.7% of 1993 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 184 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake imbalance: across an axle; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 1993 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).