Ford Transit: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 1,975,676 Ford Transit MOT tests in this dataset, 14.3% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2012 and 2013 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 269 | 20.1% |
| 1987 | 722 | 18.4% |
| 1988 | 1,589 | 18.9% |
| 1989 | 2,402 | 17.9% |
| 1990 | 2,211 | 15.8% |
| 1991 | 1,792 | 17.7% |
| 1992 | 1,619 | 15.9% |
| 1993 | 1,309 | 16.7% |
| 1994 | 2,746 | 14.2% |
| 1995 | 4,220 | 13.8% |
| 1996 | 4,941 | 14.9% |
| 1997 | 5,185 | 14.2% |
| 1998 | 5,918 | 13.3% |
| 1999 | 6,318 | 14.1% |
| 2000 | 7,029 | 15.4% |
| 2001 | 10,009 | 17.0% |
| 2002 | 15,786 | 18.5% |
| 2003 | 18,907 | 18.6% |
| 2004 | 18,052 | 18.1% |
| 2005 | 25,240 | 18.5% |
| 2006 | 46,694 | 20.1% |
| 2007 | 77,195 | 20.8% |
| 2008 | 95,178 | 20.9% |
| 2009 | 81,620 | 20.9% |
| 2010 | 114,420 | 21.3% |
| 2011 | 133,851 | 21.4% |
| 2012 | 108,912 | 26.0% |
| 2013 | 136,147 | 21.6% |
| 2014 | 183,664 | 9.3% |
| 2015 | 222,676 | 7.6% |
| 2016 | 252,102 | 7.6% |
| 2017 | 261,472 | 8.7% |
| 2018 | 111,557 | 8.0% |
| 2019 | 11,471 | 8.4% |
| 2020 | 659 | 6.1% |
| 2021 | 395 | 12.2% |
| 2022 | 784 | 9.1% |
Methodology & source. 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.