2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

1,756 MOT tests in 2024. 59.1% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time59.1%
Failed or needed repairs40.9%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,756 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.5%
  2. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.8%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  7. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.3%
  8. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.2%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.0%
  2. Suspension25.0%
  3. Body & chassis22.5%
  4. Brakes21.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  6. Steering4.4%
  7. Tyres3.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.7%
  4. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%

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 2002 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 59.1% of 2002 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,756 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 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; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 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).