Ford Transit Custom: visibility MOT failures
Of the 605,771 Ford Transit Custom MOT tests in this dataset, 6.1% recorded at least one visibility failure. It shows up most on 2021 and 2022 cars.
Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair cost: £15–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Visibility failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 726 | 4.5% |
| 2015 | 1,170 | 5.6% |
| 2016 | 1,732 | 5.2% |
| 2017 | 1,418 | 6.1% |
| 2018 | 159,031 | 5.5% |
| 2019 | 192,191 | 5.9% |
| 2020 | 113,966 | 6.2% |
| 2021 | 96,297 | 7.2% |
| 2022 | 37,646 | 6.4% |
| 2023 | 1,017 | 5.3% |
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.