Ford Transit Courier
From 33,152 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Transit Couriers fare better: 2022 models pass at 91.2% vs 72% for 2014.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 989 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 989 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 839 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 717 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 525 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 523 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 517 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 501 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 482 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 447 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 438 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 28.8% of Transit Courier failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £64.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Transit Courier passes its MOT 77.8% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 71.3%, a 6.5 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out.
Ford Transit Courier on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 371 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 12 newly registered, a net loss of 359. At this rate, roughly 96.3 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 33,718 | 949 | +3 | -106 | -103 |
| 2025 Q2 | 33,923 | 847 | +0 | -114 | -114 |
| 2025 Q1 | 34,047 | 837 | +6 | -9 | -3 |
| 2024 Q4 | 34,144 | 743 | +3 | -142 | -139 |
| 2024 Q3 | 34,352 | 674 | +8 | -216 | -208 |
| 2024 Q2 | 34,664 | 570 | +50 | -131 | -81 |
| 2024 Q1 | 34,774 | 541 | +154 | -98 | +56 |
| 2023 Q4 | 34,782 | 477 | +868 | -118 | +750 |
12 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Courier Trend Tdci | Diesel | 12,190 | 36% |
| Transit Courier Base | Diesel | 5,780 | 17% |
| Transit Courier Base Tdci | Petrol | 5,737 | 17% |
| Transit Courier Limited Tdci | Diesel | 3,771 | 11% |
| Transit Courier Sport Tdci | Diesel | 2,404 | 7% |
| Transit Courier Limited | Petrol | 1,991 | 6% |
| Transit Courier Trend | Petrol | 959 | 3% |
| Transit Courier Sport | Petrol | 402 | 1% |
| Transit Courier Kombi Tdci Eco | Diesel | 194 | <1% |
| Transit Courier Kombi Tdci | Diesel | 113 | <1% |
| Transit Courier Bse Kombi Tdci | Diesel | 93 | <1% |
| Transit Courier Sport Ecoboost | Petrol | 82 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 91.2% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2021 | 81.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 77.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 80.3% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
5 earlier years
| 2018 | 77.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2017 | 74.6% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 71.3% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 70.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2014 | 72% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit Couriers tested had between 54,584 and 111,617 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 71,617 median miles, the Transit Courier has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Transit Courier MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit Courier has a 76.1% MOT pass rate based on 33,152 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit Courier?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit Courier is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 989 failures. Other common issues include stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
How many Ford Transit Couriers are on UK roads?
There are 33,718 Ford Transit Couriers currently licensed on UK roads, with 949 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit Courier at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit Courier is 71,617 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 54,584 and 111,617 miles.
Buying a used Transit Courier?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 76.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £64 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.