2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

19,016 MOT tests in 2024. 73.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time73.4%
Failed or needed repairs26.6%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,016 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    793 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    429 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  9. Washers: not working1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.0%
  2. Brakes10.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  4. Tyres5.6%
  5. Suspension4.2%
  6. Body & chassis4.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.0%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2018 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 73.4% of 2018 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,016 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).