MOT reliability
Ford Transit custom base tdci
2 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Ford Transit custom base tdci vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Ford Transit custom base tdci has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 140,920 miles.
2
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
19,769
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
11%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Transit custom base tdci problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Transit custom base tdci MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension57%
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Visibility21%
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Brakes18%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Other4%
Ford Transit custom base tdci pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Ford Transit custom base tdci MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Transit custom base tdci MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged has tape holding mirror on (3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Ford Transit custom base tdci pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 105,681 |
| 2017 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 176,159 |
Ford Transit custom base tdci reliability FAQ
Across 2 Ford Transit custom base tdci vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Transit custom base tdci MOT issues are:
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)); Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i)).
The typical Ford Transit custom base tdci in our data has covered around
140,920 miles.
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