Ford Transit Custom
Registered from 2012 to 2026.
About this model
The Ford Transit Custom is a mid-sized, front wheel drive van produced by Ford Europe since 2012. It marked a split in the Transit range, with the Custom being the smaller version and the Ford Transit being the larger. Similar to other Transit variants, the passenger versions were branded Tourneo Custom.
From the Wikipedia article Ford Transit Custom, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2019 2.0 diesel. 6,302 of 48,271 tests failed, 13%.
Better than 13% of 2019 cars. The typical one fails 9%, across 908 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 35% | 2,188 |
| Brakes | 32% | 2,027 |
| Tyres and wheels | 31% | 1,958 |
| Lights and electrics | 25% | 1,571 |
| Body and structure | 6% | 409 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 6% | 408 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 32% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
- Tyres and wheels — 31% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Exhaust and emissions — 6% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 25% of its failures
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
- Visibility — 35% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Body and structure — 6% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 140–160k miles this one fails 18% of its inspections, against the 16% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 8% | 5% | 2,229 | |
| 20–40k miles | 11% | 9% | 11,619 | |
| 40–60k miles | 13% | 12% | 14,011 | |
| 60–80k miles | 14% | 14% | 10,141 | |
| 80–100k miles | 16% | 14% | 5,797 | |
| 100–120k miles | 15% | 16% | 2,648 | |
| 120–140k miles | 18% | 17% | 1,135 | |
| 140–160k miles | 18% | 16% | 410 | |
| 160–180k miles | 20% | — | 172 | |
| 180–200k miles | 13% | — | 53 | |
| 200k+ miles | 20% | — | 46 |
48,261 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.0 diesel · 124 hp · 2147 kg · 3145 mm wheelbase · 7.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 2.0 diesel · 132 hp · 2104 kg · 3158 mm wheelbase · 7.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.0 diesel · 133 hp · 2361 kg · 3126 mm wheelbase · 7.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 diesel · 152 hp · 2110 kg · 3189 mm wheelbase · 8.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 diesel · 2096 kg · 3198 mm wheelbase · 8.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.0 diesel · 139 hp · 2094 kg · 3017 mm wheelbase · 6.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.2 diesel · 122 hp · 2040 kg · 3140 mm wheelbase · 6.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.2 diesel · 125 hp · 2043 kg · 3138 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.2 diesel · 2012 kg · 3084 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.2 diesel · 122 hp · 2173 kg · 3092 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00508/20
The twin battery positive cable might have been wrongly fitted.Consequently, it could loose itself leading to a loss of engine power or even a localised overheating and melting of components, increasing the risk of accident or the vehicle catching fire.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02543/23
A faulty part within the high-voltage battery cells could cause the battery to short-circuit and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0353/19
The shoulder height adjuster bolt on the driver-side's front seatbelt may be incorrectly torqued. As a result, in the event of an accident, the seatbelt anchorage bolt may separate from the seatbelt shoulder height adjuster, leading to injuries.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00252/26
The driver-side airbag inflator could rupture during deployment and not fully inflate. In addition, the release of high-pressured gas may propel pieces of the inflator and airbag module into the occupant compartment. This could increase the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00540/26
The weld seam on the seat frame is defective. In the event of an accident, a defective weld seam may result in insufficient restraining effect of the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/02057/26
During installation of the high-security locks, metal shavings from the B-pillar may have damaged the seatbelt. This could reduce the restraining effectiveness of the seatbelt in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/02314/26
Cracks in the fuel line could lead to a fuel leak above the exhaust after-treatment systems. If the leaking fuel comes into contact with hot components, it could ignite and cause a vehicle fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/02574/25
One or more bolts on the bottom cover of the power distribution board can break and may lead to various electrical malfunctions. This can lead to the vehicle catching fire due to an increased resistance. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
1 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.