Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Ford Transit Courier?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Ford Transit Courier?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Ford Transit Courier?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Ford Transit Courier?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Transit Courier (2021)

3,574 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Transit Courier

CarHunch analysed 3,574 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Transit Courier. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 6.4% above UK average

86.4%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

46,722

typical mileage

31,593–65,800 middle half

12%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.45

avg MOT failures per car

over 2.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Ford Transit Courier

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (72%)	2,582	86.3%	0.45
Petrol (28%)	992	86.7%	0.43

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Transit Courier vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

31,593

low mileage

46,722

typical

65,800

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Transit Courier vehicles fall between 31,593 and 65,800 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.45

Avg failures per vehicle

1.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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