The MOT Files

Van reliability file

Ford Transit Custom MOT pass rate & common failures

From 39,847 recorded MOT tests of the Ford Transit Custom, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Ford Transit Custom passes 77.3% of MOT tests, against 65.7% for all vans. The most recorded failure is "Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen", in 18.3% of failed tests.

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

77.3%unadjusted39,847 tests

11.6 points above the fleet average of 65.7%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Ford Transit Custom tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

  1. 1.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen18.3%

    1,231 occurrences

  2. 2.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm16.9%

    1,141 occurrences

  3. 3.A tyre seriously damaged13.1%

    880 occurrences

  4. 4.A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc10.1%

    678 occurrences

  5. 5.A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED7.6%

    510 occurrences

  6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.7%

    449 occurrences

  7. 7.A tyre cords visible or damaged6.4%

    434 occurrences

  8. 8.Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement6.1%

    408 occurrences

  9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.0%

    335 occurrences

  10. 10.Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator5.0%

    335 occurrences

  11. 11.Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen4.5%

    303 occurrences

  12. 12.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.2%

    283 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ford Transit Custom tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm12.9%

    5,159 tests

  2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements12.8%

    5,098 tests

  3. 3.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured8.5%

    3,402 tests

  4. 4.A tyre seriously damaged6.2%

    2,460 tests

  5. 5.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn4.7%

    1,890 tests

  6. 6.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded4.3%

    1,699 tests

  7. 7.A tyre seriously damaged2.8%

    1,123 tests

  8. 8.Nail in tyre2.7%

    1,069 tests

How wear changes the picture

Transit Custom pass rate by age and registration year

3–5 yrsreg. 2020–202278%
6–8 yrsreg. 2017–201975%
9–11 yrsreg. 2014–201666%

What gets tested

The Transit Custom fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
68,099
Test classes
class 7: 39,847
Names grouped into this model (57)
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 260LEADER EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 280 LIMITD MHEV
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 280 TREND EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 280LEADER EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 280LIMITD EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 280LMTD EBLUE A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 280TRND EBLUE A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 290 SPORT EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 290SPRT EBLUE A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 300 ACTIVE MHEV
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 300 LEADER MHEV
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 300 LIMITD MHEV
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 300 TRAIL EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 300 TREND EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 300ACTIVE EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 300ACTVE EBLU A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 300LEADER EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 300LIMITD EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 300LMTD EBLUE A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 300TRND EBLUE A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 310 SPORT EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 310SPRT EBLUE A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320 LMTD EBLU A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320 MS-RT EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320 NUGGET EBLU
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320 SPORT EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320 SPRT PHEV A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320 TDCI
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320 TDCI AUTO
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320 TRAIL EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320 TRAIL MHEV
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320 TREND EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320 TREND MHEV
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320 TRND PHEV A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320ACTIVE EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320ACTVE EBLU A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320LEADER EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320LIMITD EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320LIMITED MHEV
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320LMTD EBLUE A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320NUGET EBLU A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320SPRT EBLUE A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 320TRND EBLUE A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 340 NUGGET EBLU
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 340 TRAIL EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 340 TRAIL MHEV
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 340 TREND EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 340 TREND MHEV
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 340 TRND PHEV A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 340LDR PHEV CVT
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 340LEADER EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 340LIMITD EBLUE
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 340LIMITED MHEV
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 340LMTD EBLUE A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 340LTD PHEV CVT
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM 340TRND EBLUE A
  • TRANSIT CUSTOM CREW CAB

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Transit Custom?
77.3% unadjusted, from 39,847 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.
What does a Ford Transit Custom fail its MOT on?
"Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen" is recorded in 18.3% of failed Ford Transit Custom tests, followed by "a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm" (16.9%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Ford Transit Custom usually have at its MOT?
68,099 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.

Analysis built from DVSA data of