2022 Ford Transit — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Ford Transit passed 87.8% of its 784 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.3 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 13.5%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.1% of tests against 3.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, washers and brake pads — headlamp aim alone was recorded 48 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.1% in the 0-30k band and 15.7% in the 60-90k band, a 8.6-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 14.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.1% | 71 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 26 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.3% | 26 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.1% | 24 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 5 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 48 |
| 2 | Washers | 17 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 16 |
| 5 | Wipers | 12 |
| 6 | Side repeaters | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 14.0% | 110 |
| 2 | Tyres | 12.2% | 96 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 6.4% | 50 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.5% | 35 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.5% | 35 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 19 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 325 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 307 | 15.6% |
| 60-90k | 121 | 15.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Transit
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 9.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (9.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (3.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Ford Transits pass their MOT?
87.8% of the 784 2022 Ford Transit MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Transit?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.1% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).
Does the 2022 Transit get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 15.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 784 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.