2021 Ford Transit Custom · 18,337 MOT tests
2021 Ford Transit Custom reliability
2021 Ford Transit Customs fail 21.3% of first MOT tests, 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Transit Custom years (18,337 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Customs: 20.7%)
- 21.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Customs: 20.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 44,109
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,337
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.1% of tests fail here (144% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Ford Transit Custom
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.9%
- Lights and electrics7.6%
- Tyres5%
- Brakes4.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Wheels0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.45%
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 1.81%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.51%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.43%
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 1.18%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.12%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (6.85%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.19%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.82%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.66%)
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 2021 Ford Transit Custom reliable?
2021 Ford Transit Customs fail 21.3% of first MOT tests, 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Transit Custom years (18,337 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Ford Transit Custom MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.45% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.81% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (1.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Ford Transit Custom have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Ford Transit Custom shows 44,109 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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