Ford Transit (2021)
2021 Ford Transit
CarHunch analysed 830 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Transit. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Ford Transit is a reliable workhorse, with an 85.3% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average by over 5 percentage points. Only 6.5% of these vehicles have ever shown a dangerous defect, which is well below concern levels and suggests solid build quality across the cohort.
These Transits are running relatively light at a median of 38,887 miles, typical for their age, and they're averaging just 0.31 failures per vehicle—a genuinely low figure that points to good durability. The 1.2 advisories per vehicle tell you minor wear items (lights, trim, seals) are normal, but if you're buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection done anyway to catch any early warning signs before they become costly.
What to check before buying a 2021 Ford Transit
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 (98%) | 811 | 86% | 0.31 |
| Electric (1%) | 9 | 11.1% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 75% | 0.5 |
| Petrol (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric Diesel (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Ford Transit 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.
Half of all 2021 Ford Transit vehicles fall between 18,681 and 63,562 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 Ford Transit
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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21.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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15.1%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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13.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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8.6%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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8%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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7.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.
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