Ford Transit Custom reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Ford Transit Custom is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 83 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 28 of 42, and 22.6% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is wipers (4.6% of tests).
Ranked 28 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 135,994 Ford Transit Customs aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 22.6% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Ford Transit Custom is 20% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 23.1% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
22.6%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
23.1%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
15,500
Typical age at test: 4 years
Ford Transit Custom MOT failure rate by age
Most common Ford Transit Custom MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.6% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too high1.5% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5% of tests
What the Ford Transit Custom fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 8.8% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Visibility | 7.2% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Brakes | 5.1% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Tyres | 5.0% | ▼ 19% less often |
| Body and structure | 1.8% | ▲ 2.1× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.3% | ▼ 15% less often |
| Suspension | 0.9% | ▼ 61% less often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 30% less often |
| Steering | 0.3% | ▼ 32% less often |
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Ford Transit Custom reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Ford Transit Custom is 20% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 83 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Ford Transit Custom?
The most common MOT fault is “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, found in 4.6% of tests. It fails on body and structure and visibility more often than similar cars.
›How many Ford Transit Customs fail their MOT?
22.6% of Ford Transit Customs aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 23.1% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Ford Transit Custom combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.