2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Ford Transit Courier MOT pass rate and common faults

3,554 MOT tests in 2024. 67.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time67.0%
Failed or needed repairs33.0%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,554 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working9.1%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    176 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    106 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    108 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.5%
  2. Tyres8.5%
  3. Suspension8.1%
  4. Brakes6.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.9%

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 2017 Ford Transit Courier?

In 2024, 67.0% of 2017 Ford Transit Courier cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,554 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 2017 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).