2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

28,596 MOT tests in 2024. 64.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time64.0%
Failed or needed repairs36.0%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 28,596 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    1,059 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    817 marked dangerous
  7. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.7%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes20.0%
  2. Lights & electrics17.1%
  3. Body & chassis12.7%
  4. Suspension12.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  7. Tyres6.1%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn20.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2014 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 64.0% of 2014 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 28,596 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).