2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Ford Transit Courier MOT pass rate and common faults

990 MOT tests in 2024. 60.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time60.4%
Failed or needed repairs39.6%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 990 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.2%
    80 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.9%
  5. Washers: not working3.5%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.4%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    47 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.2%
  2. Suspension14.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  4. Tyres10.7%
  5. Brakes7.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  7. Body & chassis3.1%
  8. Steering3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Ford Transit Courier?

In 2024, 60.4% of 2014 Ford Transit Courier cars passed their MOT first time, across 990 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ford Transit Courier?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Ford Transit Courier reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).