2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

1,600 MOT tests in 2024. 80.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time80.4%
Failed or needed repairs19.6%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,600 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    47 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  8. Side repeaters: not working1.0%
  9. Position lamp: not working0.9%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    25 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.3%
  2. Brakes5.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  4. Tyres4.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  6. Body & chassis2.5%
  7. Suspension1.0%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.3%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2020 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 80.4% of 2020 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,600 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

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