2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Ford Transit Custom MOT pass rate and common faults

27,828 MOT tests in 2024. 76.5% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time76.5%
Failed or needed repairs23.5%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 27,828 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    1,020 marked dangerous
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    570 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.2%
  8. Washers: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.1%
  2. Brakes8.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  4. Tyres5.2%
  5. Body & chassis2.4%
  6. Suspension2.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 Custom?

In 2024, 76.5% of 2018 Ford Transit Custom cars passed their MOT first time, across 27,828 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Ford Transit Custom reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).