1995 · 29 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1995 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

609 MOT tests in 2024. 60.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time60.3%
Failed or needed repairs39.7%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 609 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.3%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.3%
  3. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.3%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.8%
  6. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.8%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%
  8. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.6%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  10. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.6%
  2. Body & chassis24.0%
  3. Brakes23.0%
  4. Suspension22.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  7. Tyres3.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine28.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.3%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play10.5%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%

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 1995 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 60.3% of 1995 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 609 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 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; integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1995 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).