2020 Ford Transit · 2,667 MOT tests
2020 Ford Transit reliability
2020 Ford Transits fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 24 Transit years (2,667 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- 18.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 48,689
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,667
- 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 better)
- 2021 cars: 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.9% of tests fail here (241% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 28% 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
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Brakes4.2%
- Tyres3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1.9%
- Suspension1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.69%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.54%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.5%
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 1.46%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.09%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Side repeater not working 0.94%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.11%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.67%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.72%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.72%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.65%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Ford Transit reliable?
2020 Ford Transits fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 24 Transit years (2,667 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Ford Transit MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.69% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.54% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Ford Transit have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Ford Transit shows 48,689 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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