2018 Ford Transit Custom · 99,644 MOT tests
2018 Ford Transit Custom reliability
2018 Ford Transit Customs fail 21.1% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Transit Custom years (99,644 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Customs: 20.7%)
- 21.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Customs: 20.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 67,014
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 99,644
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.4% of tests fail here (76% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 57% 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 Custom
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Brakes5.3%
- Tyres4.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
- Suspension1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.37%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.4%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.08%
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 1.26%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.24%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.04%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.49%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.33%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.15%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit Custom year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Ford Transit Custom reliable?
2018 Ford Transit Customs fail 21.1% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Transit Custom years (99,644 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Ford Transit Custom MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.37% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.4% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Ford Transit Custom have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Ford Transit Custom shows 67,014 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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