2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Ford Transit Custom MOT pass rate and common faults

110 MOT tests in 2024. 59.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time59.1%
Failed or needed repairs40.9%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 110 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.5%
  3. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit3.6%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  5. Washers: not working2.7%
  6. Side repeaters: not working2.7%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  9. Registration plates: inscription illegible1.8%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes17.3%
  2. Suspension14.5%
  3. Lights & electrics13.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.9%
  5. Steering8.2%
  6. Tyres7.3%
  7. Body & chassis5.5%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn24.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.2%

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: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2014 Ford Transit Custom?

In 2024, 59.1% of 2014 Ford Transit Custom cars passed their MOT first time, across 110 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ford Transit Custom?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; on or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Ford Transit Custom reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).