Ford Transit Custom

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 115,386 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

82%

Total Tests

115,386

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (89%)

Years Covered

About the Ford Transit Custom

The Ford Transit Custom was MOT tested 115,386 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (2013 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 2,221 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 71%. With a 18 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Ford Transit Customs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 8 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2013) averages 130,099 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 23,419 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1995cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,852

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2023 details

How reliable is the Ford Transit Custom?

vs average of all models+0% (82% avg)

vs Ford brand average-3% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread18 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Ford Transit Custom by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2023	98%	53	23,419 mi
2021	79%	712	46,301 mi
2020	89%	2,221	54,529 mi
2019	87%	59,814	70,971 mi
2018	86%	50,711	82,887 mi
2017	77%	484	88,191 mi
2016	80%	588	100,757 mi
2015	76%	376	109,863 mi
2014	71%	323	115,678 mi
2013	77%	104	130,099 mi

Questions about the Ford Transit Custom

Is the Ford Transit Custom reliable?

Across its 10 model years in our data (2013 to 2023), the Ford Transit Custom averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 115,386 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.

Which year Ford Transit Custom has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Ford Transit Custom has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2014 model has the lowest at 71%, a 18 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.