1994 · 30 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1994 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

387 MOT tests in 2024. 64.3% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time64.3%
Failed or needed repairs35.7%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 387 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.0%
  2. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.1%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  6. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  8. Battery(ies): insecure and likely to fall from carrier2.8%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  10. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.6%
  2. Suspension22.0%
  3. Brakes22.0%
  4. Body & chassis17.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  7. Tyres5.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.7%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.0%

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 1994 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 64.3% of 1994 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 387 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1994 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).