2017 Ford Transit Courier MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 65.5% of Ford Transit Couriers first used in 2017 passed their MOT first time, against 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017. Across 11,712 Transit Courier first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, tyres and suspension.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Ford Transit Couriers first used in 2017 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2017 Ford Transit Courier MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Transit Couriers first used in 2017 against all cars first used in 2017 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Transit Courier figure was 12.7 points lower.
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| Test year | 2017 Transit Courier | All cars first used 2017 | Transit Courier first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74.4% | 85.9% | 4,090 |
| 2022 | 71.3% | 83.9% | 4,053 |
| 2023 | 69.3% | 81.7% | 4,031 |
| 2024 | 67.6% | 79.8% | 3,889 |
| 2025 | 65.5% | 78.2% | 3,792 |
Common 2017 Ford Transit Courier MOT failures
Share of the 3,806 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Stop lamp: not working | 27.0% | 1,028 |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | 12.4% | 473 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 11.4% | 432 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 10.0% | 381 |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | 9.9% | 377 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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Typical repair costs for common MOT failures
Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for a Transit Courier in particular, and not a quote.
| Failure item | Typical job | Typical UK price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | Coil spring replacement | £248 | £175–£400 |
From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.
What to check on a 2017 Ford Transit Courier before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
Common 2017 Ford Transit Courier MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2017 Transit Couriers, as a share of all 11,712 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 21.2% | 2,481 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 7.0% | 824 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 5.0% | 588 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 4.8% | 558 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 2.8% | 333 |
Questions about the 2017 Ford Transit Courier MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2017 Ford Transit Courier?
In 2025, 65.5% of Transit Couriers first used in 2017 passed their MOT first time, against 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2017 Transit Courier most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 59.2% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), tyres (24.0%) and suspension (21.7%). The single most common item was “Stop lamp: not working” (27.0%).
How often does a 2017 Ford Transit Courier fail its MOT?
In 2025, 34.5% of first tests on Transit Couriers first used in 2017 did not pass first time: 24.5% failed, and a further 10.0% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 3,806 of 11,712 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2017 Ford Transit Courier MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 21.2% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (7.0%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (5.0%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (4.8%) and “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (2.8%).
Is a 2017 Ford Transit Courier reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 74.4% in 2021 to 65.5% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2017
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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