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FORD TRANSIT (2020)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 396 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests (2024)

396

Avg Mileage

37,700 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400

Is the 2020 FORD TRANSIT reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 11 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the FORD brand average of 85%.

At 4 years old, 93% of FORD TRANSITs from 2020 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 396 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 37,700 miles.

How does the 2020 FORD TRANSIT compare?

Rank among all 2020 cars1080th out of 2,596(top 42%)
Rank among all FORD models302th out of 1,167(top 26%)
vs national average+11% (82% avg)
vs 2020 cars average+1% (92% avg)
vs FORD average+8% (85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2020 FORD TRANSIT has 37,700 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

How much does a 2020 FORD TRANSIT cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,400
Per month£117/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

FORD TRANSIT by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202189%32335,036 mi
202093%39637,700 mi
201984%4,59670,103 mi
201883%33,96482,895 mi
201781%80,03191,785 mi
201680%78,382102,215 mi
201578%69,792114,311 mi
201477%59,048121,986 mi
201374%41,052129,239 mi
201271%30,494135,773 mi
201170%37,679144,725 mi
201069%31,633149,702 mi
200969%22,453145,382 mi
200869%24,707141,767 mi
200770%19,383141,931 mi
200670%11,184133,893 mi
200570%5,914122,440 mi
200470%4,246120,795 mi
200368%4,430128,589 mi
200271%3,715128,093 mi
200171%2,701124,676 mi
200073%1,926117,269 mi
199973%3,048105,293 mi
199872%3,080107,320 mi
199771%2,561109,450 mi
199672%2,488111,525 mi
199572%2,214102,420 mi
199472%1,40370,530 mi
199373%62165,259 mi
199266%88858,057 mi
199169%85158,872 mi
199071%1,04258,958 mi

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About the 2020 FORD TRANSIT

The 2020 FORD TRANSIT is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 396 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. Among all cars from 2020, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 37,700 miles at 4 years old, FORD TRANSIT owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2020 FORD TRANSIT Fuel Costs

The modest 999cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 FORD TRANSIT?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 93% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

FORD TRANSIT Reliability Trend

Newer FORD TRANSITs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2020 FORD TRANSIT

At 4 years old, the FORD TRANSIT offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost.

Alternatives to the 2020 FORD TRANSIT

The FORD TRANSIT is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: