Ford Transit vs Ford Transit custom 300 leader mhev: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Ford Transit custom 300 leader mhev
79%
MOT pass rate · 381 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit custom 300 leader mhev is the more reliable of the two — 79% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Transit | Ford Transit custom 300 leader mhev |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.9 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 138,004 mi | 51,181 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,477,963 | 381 |
Most common faults
Ford Transit
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Ford Transit custom 300 leader mhev
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Rear suspension bump stops worn
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit custom 300 leader mhev is the more reliable of the two — 79% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Ford Transit report Full Ford Transit custom 300 leader mhev report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.