2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

15,454 MOT tests in 2024. 50.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time50.9%
Failed or needed repairs49.1%
Typical mileage at test144,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,454 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.0%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.8%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.3%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.2%
  9. Leaf spring: fractured4.1%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics46.4%
  2. Suspension44.2%
  3. Brakes25.9%
  4. Body & chassis17.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  7. Tyres6.2%
  8. Steering6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%

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 2010 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 50.9% of 2010 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,454 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).