2020 Ford Transit Courier · 4,270 MOT tests
2020 Ford Transit Courier reliability
2020 Ford Transit Couriers fail 26% of first MOT tests, 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 Transit Courier years (4,270 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Couriers: 29.5%)
- 26%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Couriers: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 58% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 52,194
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,270
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 60% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.1% of tests fail here (715% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 11% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Ford Transit Courier
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Tyres6.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
- Brakes3.5%
- Steering2.1%
- Suspension1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.03%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.41%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1.94%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.73%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.66%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.59%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (4.05%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.62%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.44%)
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 2020 Ford Transit Courier reliable?
2020 Ford Transit Couriers fail 26% of first MOT tests, 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 Transit Courier years (4,270 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Ford Transit Courier MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.03% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.41% of tests), stop lamp not working (1.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Ford Transit Courier have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Ford Transit Courier shows 52,194 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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