2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Ford Transit Courier MOT pass rate and common faults

3,848 MOT tests in 2024. 71.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time71.8%
Failed or needed repairs28.2%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,848 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.8%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    161 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    88 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    65 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.6%
  2. Tyres7.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  5. Brakes4.7%
  6. Suspension3.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.5%

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 2018 Ford Transit Courier?

In 2024, 71.8% of 2018 Ford Transit Courier cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,848 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ford Transit Courier?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Ford Transit Courier reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).