Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue
From 2,494 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 68 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 68 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 31 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 30 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 28 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 26 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 25 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 20 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 19 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 19 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 18 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19.4% of Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 34.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £86.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2020 | 84.3% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2019 | 76% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit 290 Trend Ecoblues tested had between 32,242 and 63,119 miles on the clock.
At 45,993 median miles, the Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue has 0.035 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 Trend Ecoblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue has a 83.8% MOT pass rate based on 2,494 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 68 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue is 45,993 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 32,242 and 63,119 miles.
Buying a used Transit 290 Trend 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 83.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £86 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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