Ford Transit: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 10.5% of Ford Transit MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2008, 2009 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 15,786 | 17.4% |
| 2003 | 18,907 | 17.8% |
| 2004 | 18,052 | 17.6% |
| 2005 | 25,240 | 17.4% |
| 2006 | 46,694 | 18.5% |
| 2008 | 95,178 | 20.3% |
| 2009 | 81,620 | 20.2% |
| 2016 | 252,102 | 4.1% |
| 2017 | 261,472 | 3.4% |
| 2018 | 111,557 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 11,471 | 1.1% |
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.