2019 Ford Transit · 8,012 MOT tests
2019 Ford Transit reliability
2019 Ford Transits fail 22.6% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 24 Transit years (8,012 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- 22.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 53,950
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,012
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 3.3% of tests fail here (379% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Ford Transit
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.5%
- Tyres5.6%
- Brakes5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Suspension1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.53%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.4%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.73%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.59%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.46%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Side repeater not working 1.19%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.9%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.99%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.91%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.56%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Ford Transit reliable?
2019 Ford Transits fail 22.6% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 24 Transit years (8,012 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Ford Transit MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.53% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.4% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Ford Transit have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Ford Transit shows 53,950 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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