Ford Transit Custom Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Transit Custom reliable? We analysed 443,970 real MOT tests across 79,473 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Transit Custom is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Transit Custom.
Ford Transit Custom Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Transit Custom. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Transit Custom MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Transit Custom to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Transit Custom Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Transit Custom models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Transit Custom Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Transit Custom owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Transit Custom MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Transit Custom year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 217 | 90.8% | 19,448 | 31,846 | 51,362 |
| 2022 | 904 | 80.3% | 23,986 | 37,462 | 54,708 |
| 2021 | 1,449 | 79.9% | 32,386 | 48,026 | 67,206 |
| 2020 | 5,766 | 84.1% | 31,815 | 51,494 | 78,416 |
| 2019 | 206,513 | 82.3% | 40,420 | 60,715 | 86,801 |
| 2018 | 210,046 | 82.0% | 44,726 | 66,341 | 93,251 |
| 2017 | 2,739 | 78.6% | 43,459 | 66,068 | 94,887 |
| 2016 | 3,488 | 79.8% | 47,861 | 73,324 | 104,963 |
| 2015 | 2,482 | 77.0% | 49,793 | 80,677 | 120,346 |
| 2014 | 1,815 | 76.3% | 58,262 | 85,258 | 119,903 |
| 2013 | 878 | 73.6% | 60,174 | 94,638 | 129,192 |
| 2012 | 456 | 66.9% | 70,048 | 101,110 | 138,469 |
| 2011 | 96 | 72.9% | 49,040 | 86,610 | 141,532 |
| 2010 | 79 | 77.2% | 62,242 | 160,993 | 195,311 |
| 2008 | 76 | 60.5% | 89,675 | 117,172 | 162,754 |
| 2007 | 51 | 66.7% | 94,093 | 116,984 | 161,280 |
| 2006 | 55 | 83.6% | 60,377 | 79,620 | 88,385 |
| 2004 | 80 | 71.3% | 82,235 | 146,638 | 188,694 |
| 2003 | 58 | 70.7% | 97,864 | 132,695 | 167,168 |
| 1994 | 502 | 56.8% | 34,732 | 60,485 | 81,339 |
How Long Does a Ford Transit Custom Last?
Based on 79,473 Ford Transit Custom vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Transit Custom Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit Custom MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Transit Custom
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.8% MOT pass rate from 217 tests
56.8% MOT pass rate from 651 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Transit Custom is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.8% across 217 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 56.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Transit Custom Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit Custom THIS CAR | 81.9% | 443,970 | 63,847 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Vauxhall Crossland | 86% | 194,349 | 31,727 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit Custom outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Transit CustomShould you buy a used Ford Transit Custom?
The Ford Transit Custom has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.9% across 443,970 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Transit Custom with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ford Transit Custom owner drives around 10,634 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.