Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue
From 1,081 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 26 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 26 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 24 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 24 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 23 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 19 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 19 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 18 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 17 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 14 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 34.5% of failures are serious: 24.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 9.6% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £67.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80.7% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure |
| 2020 | 78.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 78.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit 290 Leader Ecoblues tested had between 28,205 and 69,078 miles on the clock.
At 52,226 median miles, the Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue has 0.039 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue has a 79.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,081 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue is 52,226 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,205 and 69,078 miles.
Buying a used Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 79.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £67 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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