2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

1,276 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,276 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.9%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.8%
  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 effectively4.2%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  8. Horn: not working3.2%
  9. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.1%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.5%
  2. Suspension27.3%
  3. Brakes25.5%
  4. Body & chassis22.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  6. Steering4.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.2%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.9%

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 2001 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2001 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,276 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 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 2001 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).