2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

18,520 MOT tests in 2024. 50.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time50.4%
Failed or needed repairs49.6%
Typical mileage at test140,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,520 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.8%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.1%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.9%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.2%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  8. Leaf spring: fractured4.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    1,028 marked dangerous
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics47.0%
  2. Suspension42.2%
  3. Brakes25.1%
  4. Body & chassis14.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  7. Tyres6.4%
  8. Steering5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%

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 2011 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 50.4% of 2011 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,520 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).