2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

35,356 MOT tests in 2024. 65.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time65.8%
Failed or needed repairs34.2%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 35,356 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    1,150 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    907 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  8. Washers: not working1.5%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes17.0%
  2. Lights & electrics13.5%
  3. Body & chassis12.9%
  4. Suspension9.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  6. Tyres5.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%

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 2015 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 65.8% of 2015 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 35,356 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).