2019 Ford Transit Custom · 120,857 MOT tests
2019 Ford Transit Custom reliability
2019 Ford Transit Customs fail 20.3% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Transit Custom years (120,857 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Customs: 20.7%)
- 20.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Customs: 20.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 58,065
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 120,857
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.5% of tests fail here (79% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Ford Transit Custom
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Brakes4.7%
- Tyres4.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Suspension0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.68%
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 2.23%
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 1.94%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
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.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.06%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 0.96%
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 (8.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.04%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.84%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.07%)
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 2019 Ford Transit Custom reliable?
2019 Ford Transit Customs fail 20.3% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Transit Custom years (120,857 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Ford Transit Custom MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.68% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.23% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Ford Transit Custom have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Ford Transit Custom shows 58,065 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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