Across 23,780 MOT tests of the Ford Transit Courier in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 28.3% failed — about 1 in 4. The parts that fail most are lights and electrics (14.7% of tests), tyres (7.0%), wipers, windscreen and mirrors (6.2%), suspension (4.2%) and brakes (3.9%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the Ford Transit Courier has 30% more MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
Transit Courier (2014–2025)
MOT: 28.3% of 23,780 initial tests failed — 30% more failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | lights and electrics | 14.7% |
| 2 | tyres | 7.0% |
| 3 | wipers, windscreen and mirrors | 6.2% |
| 4 | suspension | 4.2% |
| 5 | brakes | 3.9% |
Questions
What fails most on a Ford Transit Courier at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is lights and electrics: 14.7% of Ford Transit Courier MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on lights and electrics. Next come tyres (7.0%) and wipers, windscreen and mirrors (6.2%).
How often does a Ford Transit Courier fail its MOT?
28.3% of Ford Transit Courier MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 4), counting initial tests only, across 23,780 tests. Allowing for age and mileage, that is 30% more MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage.
Is the Ford Transit Courier reliable?
On MOT results, the Ford Transit Courier has 30% more MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this Ford Transit Courier data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.