2022 Ford Transit Custom — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Ford Transit Custom passed 86.2% of its 37,646 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (13.4% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.5%) and visibility (6.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 1,947 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 16.0% once past 150k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 1.9% of tests failed in 2023 against 13.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.5% | 2,813 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.4% | 2,425 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.2% | 1,944 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.4% | 1,673 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 353 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 282 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,947 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 1,906 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,401 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 959 |
| 5 | Washers | 692 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 545 |
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 | 16.9% | 6,355 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.3% | 5,754 |
| 3 | Visibility | 9.0% | 3,384 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.5% | 2,080 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 1,006 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.0% | 758 |
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 | 9,014 | 9.2% |
| 30-60k | 17,771 | 13.9% |
| 60-90k | 8,154 | 16.8% |
| 90-120k | 2,206 | 19.6% |
| 120-150k | 382 | 18.9% |
| 150k+ | 119 | 16.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53 | 1.9% |
| 2024 | 1,004 | 11.6% |
| 2025 | 36,582 | 13.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Transit Custom
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.4% 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.
- Tyres (5.2% 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.
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 Customs pass their MOT?
86.2% of the 37,646 2022 Ford Transit Custom MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Transit Custom?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.5% of tests, followed by visibility (6.4%).
Does the 2022 Transit Custom get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.2% in the 0-30k band to 16.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 37,646 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.