Ford Transit: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 9.3% of Ford Transit MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2008, 2009 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 15,786 | 12.1% |
| 2003 | 18,907 | 12.8% |
| 2004 | 18,052 | 11.9% |
| 2005 | 25,240 | 11.9% |
| 2006 | 46,694 | 12.2% |
| 2008 | 95,178 | 13.7% |
| 2009 | 81,620 | 13.3% |
| 2016 | 252,102 | 6.7% |
| 2017 | 261,472 | 5.9% |
| 2018 | 111,557 | 5.3% |
| 2019 | 11,471 | 4.8% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.