Ford Transit Courier MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Transit Courier. Check any Transit Courier by registration number below.

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81.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.7%

vs Ford Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Ford Transit Courier — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Transit Courier has an average MOT pass rate of 81.4%, which is 3.7 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Transit Courier is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford Transit Courier fails its MOT are stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Transit Courier for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Transit Courier, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Transit Courier performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 232 vehicles

93.5%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

5.2%

Mileage at 3yr

51k mi

2021

Based on 4,924 vehicles

86.2%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

13.4%

Mileage at 3yr

67k mi

2020

Based on 8,050 vehicles

83.6%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

16.4%

Mileage at 3yr

68k mi

Mileage at 5yr

119k mi

2019

Based on 11,313 vehicles

84.5%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

15.5%

Mileage at 3yr

69k mi

Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

2018

Based on 10,522 vehicles

83.7%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

16.9%

Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

2017

Based on 9,716 vehicles

79.9%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

20.6%

Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

2016

Based on 6,618 vehicles

75.1%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

25.9%

2015

Based on 8,662 vehicles

73.0%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

27.1%

Mileage at 10yr

201k mi

2014

Based on 2,697 vehicles

71.6%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

30.4%

Mileage at 10yr

184k mi

0

Based on 28,644 vehicles

83.1%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 5yr

74k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Transit Courier

The most common reasons a Ford Transit Courier fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.5%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.6%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.6%

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

2.4%

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

2.2%

Ford Transit Courier Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

5.6%

Front Offside

3.4%

Rear Offside

1.7%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

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75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Transit Courier

Ford Transit Courier — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Transit Courier MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Transit Courier?

The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Transit Courier is 81.4% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Transit Courier?

The most common MOT failures on the Ford Transit Courier are: Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.5%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.6%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Ford Transit Courier reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 81.4%, the Ford Transit Courier is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Transit Courier?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Ford Transit Courier?

Typical mileage for the Ford Transit Courier: 50,746 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Transit Courier to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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