2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

43,903 MOT tests in 2024. 69.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time69.3%
Failed or needed repairs30.8%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 43,903 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    1,843 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.1%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    913 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.0%
  2. Brakes11.5%
  3. Body & chassis8.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  5. Suspension6.6%
  6. Tyres5.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%

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 2017 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 69.3% of 2017 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 43,903 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).