2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Ford Transit Custom MOT pass rate and common faults

41,393 MOT tests in 2024. 76.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time76.4%
Failed or needed repairs23.6%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 41,393 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    1,402 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too high2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    787 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    474 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.7%
  2. Lights & electrics10.4%
  3. Brakes6.1%
  4. Tyres6.0%
  5. Body & chassis1.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.1%

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: 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 2021 Ford Transit Custom?

In 2024, 76.4% of 2021 Ford Transit Custom cars passed their MOT first time, across 41,393 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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 aim: too high. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Ford Transit Custom 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).