2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Ford Transit Courier MOT pass rate and common faults

3,321 MOT tests in 2024. 77.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time77.8%
Failed or needed repairs22.2%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,321 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    96 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    103 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    42 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  2. Lights & electrics8.9%
  3. Tyres6.5%
  4. Brakes4.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  6. Steering0.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Suspension0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.6%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.7%

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 Courier?

In 2024, 77.8% of 2021 Ford Transit Courier cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,321 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Ford Transit Courier?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 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).