What are the common problems with the 0-2 year old Ford Transit?

The top failure areas for the 0-2-year-old Ford Transit are: Lamps & Electrics (4.5% risk), Visibility (3.1% risk), Tyres (2.4% risk).

Ford Transit MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

Q: Is a 0-2 year old Ford Transit reliable?

Based on 307,862 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Ford Transit has a 19.8% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

19.8%

MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Ford Transit vehicles

Based on 307,862 MOT tests

8.2pp below the UK average (28%)

Ford Transit shows good reliability at this age, with a 19.8% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Ford Transit are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 4.5%

Visibility 3.1%

Tyres 2.4%

Brakes 2.4%

Body & Chassis 0.9%

Suspension 0.4%

Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Ford Transit MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	19.8%	307,862	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	22.6%	1,160,241	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	34.6%	1,355,371	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	50.1%	752,417	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	48.2%	408,652	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Ford Transit reliable?

Yes. Based on 307,862 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Ford Transit vehicles have a 19.8% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Ford Transit?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 4.5% failure risk
Visibility — 3.1% failure risk
Tyres — 2.4% failure risk

How can I prepare my Ford Transit for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Ford Transit, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Ford Transit Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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