2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

2,906 MOT tests in 2024. 74.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time74.0%
Failed or needed repairs26.0%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,906 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    144 marked dangerous
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    84 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  6. Side repeaters: not working1.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  9. Washers: not working1.0%
  10. Stop lamp: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.2%
  2. Brakes9.3%
  3. Tyres6.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  5. Body & chassis4.6%
  6. Suspension1.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%

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: 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 2019 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 74.0% of 2019 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,906 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 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).