FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM MOT pass rate
85.5% of 224,563 FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM MOT tests pass.
The TRANSIT CUSTOM passes its MOT 85.5% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 76.4%.
The FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM passes its MOT 85.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM tested at 0–3 years pass 84.7% of the time, compared with just 62.6% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 84.7% | 42,189 | 47,562 miles |
| 3–6 years | 86.1% | 166,411 | 65,643 miles |
| 6–10 years | 82.4% | 15,734 | 86,831 miles |
| 10–15 years | 62.6% | 219 | 127,464 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM
The most common reason the FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 47.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 47.7% | Not working |
| Visibility | 32.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 28.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 23.0% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 4.0% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Road Wheels | 2.1% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.2% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
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 CUSTOM?
- 85.5% of FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM MOT tests pass, based on 224,563 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM?
- The most common reason the FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 47.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM'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.