2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Ford Transit Courier MOT pass rate and common faults

4,142 MOT tests in 2024. 75.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time75.6%
Failed or needed repairs24.4%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,142 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.3%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    160 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    51 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    54 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.9%
  2. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  3. Tyres5.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  5. Brakes4.2%
  6. Suspension2.0%
  7. Steering1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.8%

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 2019 Ford Transit Courier?

In 2024, 75.6% of 2019 Ford Transit Courier cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,142 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ford Transit Courier?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Ford Transit Courier reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).