2022 Ford Transit Courier — MOT failures & pass rate
5,206 MOT tests on the 2022 Ford Transit Courier are in this dataset, and 88.2% of them passed. Against vans of a similar age (13.4% fail rate), the 2022 Transit Courier comes out 1.6pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.7%) and tyres (5.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 192 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.7% in the 0-30k band and 25.8% in the 120-150k band, a 17.1-point spread — more than double.
Fuel type barely separates them — diesel fails 11.3% of the time against 12.5% for petrol.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.7% | 346 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.6% | 293 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.7% | 245 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.8% | 145 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 40 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 34 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 192 |
| 2 | Wipers | 184 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 143 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 138 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 121 |
| 6 | Washers | 84 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.5% | 1,120 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.7% | 610 |
| 3 | Visibility | 8.6% | 446 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.7% | 350 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 127 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 86 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,693 | 8.7% |
| 30-60k | 2,431 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 875 | 14.5% |
| 90-120k | 166 | 15.7% |
| 120-150k | 31 | 25.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,048 | 11.3% |
| Petrol | 2,158 | 12.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 163 | 6.8% |
| 2025 | 5,033 | 11.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Transit Courier
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 6.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (6.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (4.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Ford Transit Couriers pass their MOT?
88.2% of the 5,206 2022 Ford Transit Courier MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Transit Courier?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by tyres (5.6%).
Does the 2022 Transit Courier get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.7% in the 0-30k band to 25.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,206 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.