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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford E-Transit. Check any E-Transit by registration number below.

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87.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.6%

vs Ford Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ford E-Transit — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford E-Transit has an average MOT pass rate of 87.5%, which is 8.6 percentage points above the Ford brand average of 78.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the E-Transit is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford E-Transit fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your E-Transit for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford E-Transit, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford E-Transit performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 3,000 vehicles

87.5%Excellent
Ford average: 78.9%
Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

8.5%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford E-Transit

The most common reasons a Ford E-Transit fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

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Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

11.5%
2

Suspension

9.5%
3

Brakes

8.5%
4

Tyres

8.8%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

2.5%
Ford E-Transit Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

27.0%

Rear

25.0%

Offside

19.0%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Fiesta

79.2% pass rate

Ford Focus

77.8% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

74.5% pass rate

Ford Ka

73.1% pass rate

Ford Galaxy

72.8% pass rate

Ford Kuga

82.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford E-Transit

Ford E-Transit — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford E-Transit MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford E-Transit?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford E-Transit is 87.5% compared to the Ford average of 78.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford E-Transit?
The most common MOT failures on the Ford E-Transit are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11.5%), Suspension (9.5%), Brakes (8.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ford E-Transit reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.5%, the Ford E-Transit is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford E-Transit?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford E-Transit?
Typical mileage for the Ford E-Transit: 35,000 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used E-Transit to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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