Ford Transit Custom: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 605,771 Ford Transit Custom MOT tests in this dataset, 7.2% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2013 and 2017 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 292 | 16.1% |
| 2014 | 726 | 7.3% |
| 2015 | 1,170 | 7.0% |
| 2016 | 1,732 | 8.1% |
| 2017 | 1,418 | 9.4% |
| 2018 | 159,031 | 7.3% |
| 2019 | 192,191 | 7.3% |
| 2020 | 113,966 | 6.8% |
| 2021 | 96,297 | 7.5% |
| 2022 | 37,646 | 7.5% |
| 2023 | 1,017 | 4.3% |
Methodology & source. 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.