Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader Mhev
From 282 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 17 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.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 17 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 5 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 34.3% of Transit Custom 300 Leader Mhev 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.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69.8% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit Custom 300 Leader Mhevs tested had between 22,310 and 52,559 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,845 median miles, the Transit Custom 300 Leader Mhev has 0.071 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 Custom 300 Leader Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader Mhev has a 73% MOT pass rate based on 282 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader Mhev is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader Mhev is 37,845 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,310 and 52,559 miles.
Buying a used Transit Custom 300 Leader Mhev?
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 73% pass rate and an average repair bill of £64 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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