2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

1,005 MOT tests in 2024. 62.7% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time62.7%
Failed or needed repairs37.3%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,005 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.1%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.7%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.6%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.0%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.0%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  8. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.7%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.5%
  2. Suspension21.5%
  3. Body & chassis20.4%
  4. Brakes20.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags5.2%
  7. Tyres4.6%
  8. Steering3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.4%
  3. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced10.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.4%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play9.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2000 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 62.7% of 2000 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,005 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).