2020 Ford Transit Custom · 57,588 MOT tests
2020 Ford Transit Custom reliability
2020 Ford Transit Customs fail 20.2% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Transit Custom years (57,588 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Customs: 20.7%)
- 20.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Customs: 20.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 51,610
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 57,588
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.5% of tests fail here (155% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 18% 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 Custom
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Lights and electrics7.1%
- Tyres4.5%
- Brakes3.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Suspension0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.74%
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 1.95%
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 1.51%
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 1.16%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.02%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.94%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.25%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.19%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.63%)
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 2020 Ford Transit Custom reliable?
2020 Ford Transit Customs fail 20.2% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Transit Custom years (57,588 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Ford Transit Custom MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.74% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.95% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Ford Transit Custom have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Ford Transit Custom shows 51,610 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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