Ford Transit Courier reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Ford Transit Courier is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 75 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 35 of 42, and 30.1% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is stop lamp (6.3% of tests).
Ranked 35 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 25,894 Ford Transit Couriers aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 30.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Ford Transit Courier is 33% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 22.2% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
30.1%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
22.2%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
13,700
Typical age at test: 6 years
Ford Transit Courier MOT failure rate by age
Most common Ford Transit Courier MOT faults
- Stop lamp: not working6.3% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4% of tests
What the Ford Transit Courier fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 16.1% | ▲ 2.2× as often |
| Tyres | 7.1% | About average |
| Visibility | 6.5% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Suspension | 5.2% | 1.1× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.4% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Brakes | 4.0% | ▼ 15% less often |
| Steering | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Body and structure | 1.4% | ▼ 12% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 50% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 47% less often |
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Ford Transit Courier reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Ford Transit Courier is 33% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 75 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Ford Transit Courier?
The most common MOT fault is “Stop lamp: not working”, found in 6.3% of tests. It fails on lights and electrics and exhaust and emissions more often than similar cars.
›How many Ford Transit Couriers fail their MOT?
30.1% of Ford Transit Couriers aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 22.2% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Ford Transit Courier combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.