2018 Ford Transit Courier · 13,048 MOT tests
2018 Ford Transit Courier reliability
2018 Ford Transit Couriers fail 24.4% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 Transit Courier years (13,048 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Couriers: 29.5%)
- 24.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Couriers: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 59,433
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,048
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 12.9% of tests fail here (133% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Ford Transit Courier
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.9%
- Tyres6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Brakes3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
- Suspension1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 4.72%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.02%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.71%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.7%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 1.33%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.27%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.31%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.18%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.18%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit Courier year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Ford Transit Courier reliable?
2018 Ford Transit Couriers fail 24.4% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 Transit Courier years (13,048 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Ford Transit Courier MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (4.72% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.02% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Ford Transit Courier have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Ford Transit Courier shows 59,433 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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