2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Ford Transit Custom MOT pass rate and common faults

172 MOT tests in 2024. 62.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time62.2%
Failed or needed repairs37.8%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 172 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    6 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.7%
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated1.7%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Body & chassis12.2%
  2. Suspension11.6%
  3. Brakes11.6%
  4. Lights & electrics11.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Tyres4.1%
  8. Wheels1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn20.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 Custom?

In 2024, 62.2% of 2015 Ford Transit Custom cars passed their MOT first time, across 172 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Ford Transit Custom?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2015 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).