FORD TRANSIT COURIER MOT pass rate
80.6% of 38,699 FORD TRANSIT COURIER MOT tests pass.
The TRANSIT COURIER has a pass rate of 80.6%, a little higher than the average across all FORD models (76.4%).
The FORD TRANSIT COURIER has a pass rate of 80.6%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 86.5% at 0–3 years to 69.6% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 86.5% | 3,885 | 41,328 miles |
| 3–6 years | 83.5% | 16,331 | 62,859 miles |
| 6–10 years | 76.8% | 18,171 | 97,019 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.6% | 312 | 112,248 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD TRANSIT COURIER
The most common reason the FORD TRANSIT COURIER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 63.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 63.7% | Not working |
| Tyres | 26.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 20.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 16.9% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 14.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 4.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.7% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD TRANSIT COURIER?
- 80.6% of FORD TRANSIT COURIER MOT tests pass, based on 38,699 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD TRANSIT COURIER?
- The most common reason the FORD TRANSIT COURIER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 63.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FORD TRANSIT COURIER's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.