2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Ford Transit Custom MOT pass rate and common faults

42,297 MOT tests in 2024. 78.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time78.5%
Failed or needed repairs21.5%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 42,297 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    1,493 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    740 marked dangerous
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    440 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.0%
  2. Brakes6.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  4. Tyres5.1%
  5. Body & chassis1.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Suspension0.9%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.8%

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: 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 2019 Ford Transit Custom?

In 2024, 78.5% of 2019 Ford Transit Custom cars passed their MOT first time, across 42,297 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Ford Transit Custom reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).