2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Ford Transit Custom MOT pass rate and common faults

33,534 MOT tests in 2024. 78.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time78.1%
Failed or needed repairs21.9%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 33,534 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    1,175 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    558 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  3. Tyres5.6%
  4. Brakes5.6%
  5. Body & chassis1.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Suspension0.6%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Ford Transit Custom?

In 2024, 78.1% of 2020 Ford Transit Custom cars passed their MOT first time, across 33,534 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Ford Transit Custom?

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

Is the 2020 Ford Transit Custom reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).