2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

5,343 MOT tests in 2024. 55.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time55.6%
Failed or needed repairs44.4%
Typical mileage at test133,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,343 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  4. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.3%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.8%
  7. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.8%
  8. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.8%
  2. Suspension34.1%
  3. Brakes23.8%
  4. Body & chassis22.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  7. Tyres4.8%
  8. Steering4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%

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 2006 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 55.6% of 2006 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,343 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 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).