2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Ford Transit Custom MOT pass rate and common faults

293 MOT tests in 2024. 69.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time69.6%
Failed or needed repairs30.4%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 293 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    17 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    13 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  6. Washers: not working2.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    7 marked dangerous
  8. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.7%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.0%
  2. Brakes11.6%
  3. Body & chassis10.2%
  4. Tyres8.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.1%
  7. Suspension4.1%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.9%

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: 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 2016 Ford Transit Custom?

In 2024, 69.6% of 2016 Ford Transit Custom cars passed their MOT first time, across 293 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ford Transit Custom?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Ford Transit Custom reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).