2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Ford Transit Courier MOT pass rate and common faults

3,178 MOT tests in 2024. 61.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time61.8%
Failed or needed repairs38.2%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,178 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
    220 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.6%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.8%
  7. Washers: not working2.7%
  8. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.0%
  2. Suspension12.5%
  3. Tyres9.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  5. Brakes6.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  7. Body & chassis2.8%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.9%

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: 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 2015 Ford Transit Courier?

In 2024, 61.8% of 2015 Ford Transit Courier cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,178 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 Ford Transit Courier reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).