1992 · 32 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1992 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

236 MOT tests in 2024. 55.1% passed first time, compared with 68.8% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time55.1%
Failed or needed repairs44.9%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 236 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength11.0%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle7.2%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.1%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.7%
  5. Prop shaft: bearing excessively worn3.8%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  7. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.8%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  9. Battery(ies): insecure and likely to fall from carrier3.4%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes45.3%
  2. Lights & electrics44.9%
  3. Body & chassis36.0%
  4. Suspension26.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  7. Tyres5.5%
  8. Steering5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play9.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.5%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 1992 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 55.1% of 1992 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 236 tests. The average for all 32-year-old cars was 68.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1992 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake imbalance: across an axle; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1992 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).