Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue
From 3,562 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblues fare better: 2021 models pass at 80.3% vs 82.7% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 103 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 103 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 74 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 40 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 34 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 33 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 28 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 26 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 26 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 24 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 23 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 41.8% of failures are serious: 27.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 14.1% 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 £73.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 82.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 83.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblues tested had between 48,590 and 92,669 miles on the clock.
At 73,291 median miles, the Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue has 0.025 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 Custom 280 Trend Eblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue has a 81.8% MOT pass rate based on 3,562 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 103 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue is 73,291 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 48,590 and 92,669 miles.
Buying a used Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue?
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 81.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £73 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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