Ford Transit Custom MOT Check

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

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84.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.1%

vs Ford Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Ford Transit Custom — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Transit Custom has an average MOT pass rate of 84.0%, which is 1.1 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Transit Custom is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford Transit Custom fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. If you are preparing your Transit Custom 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 Custom, 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 Custom performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 55 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2022

Based on 235 vehicles

97.4%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 3yr

75k mi

2021

Based on 612 vehicles

76.3%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

23.8%

Mileage at 3yr

70k mi

2020

Based on 3,140 vehicles

89.2%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

11.2%

Mileage at 3yr

68k mi

Mileage at 5yr

101k mi

2019

Based on 85,411 vehicles

86.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

13.8%

Mileage at 3yr

72k mi

Mileage at 5yr

112k mi

2018

Based on 71,591 vehicles

84.6%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

15.4%

Mileage at 5yr

116k mi

2017

Based on 599 vehicles

76.1%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

29.1%

Mileage at 5yr

108k mi

2016

Based on 751 vehicles

78.0%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

24.6%

2015

Based on 475 vehicles

68.6%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

28.8%

Mileage at 10yr

164k mi

2014

Based on 1,956 vehicles

93.7%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

46.2%

Mileage at 5yr

166k mi

Mileage at 10yr

216k mi

2013

Based on 1,021 vehicles

94.3%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

16.9%

Mileage at 5yr

156k mi

Mileage at 10yr

229k mi

2012

Based on 32 vehicles

62.5%Below Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Retest Rate

42.1%

0

Based on 86,593 vehicles

85.8%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 5yr

65k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Transit Custom

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

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

5.9%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

4.0%

A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

3.8%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.6%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.3%

Ford Transit Custom Common Faults & Repair Costs

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

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Ford Transit Custom — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Transit Custom MOT and reliability.

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

The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Transit Custom is 84.0% 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 Custom?

The most common MOT failures on the Ford Transit Custom are: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (5.9%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (4.0%), A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (3.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Ford Transit Custom reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 84.0%, the Ford Transit Custom 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 Custom?

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 Custom?

Typical mileage for the Ford Transit Custom: 75,124 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Transit Custom to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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