Ford Transit Custom 280Lmtd Eblue A
From 2,611 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 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 48 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 | 48 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 43 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 42 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 30 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 27 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 24 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 24 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 22 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 16 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 16 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.4% of failures are serious: 38.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% 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 £58.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2020 | 80.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 81.2% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit Custom 280Lmtd Eblue As tested had between 21,661 and 59,248 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 38,778 median miles, the Transit Custom 280Lmtd Eblue A has 0.05 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 280Lmtd Eblue A MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit Custom 280Lmtd Eblue A has a 80.7% MOT pass rate based on 2,611 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit Custom 280Lmtd Eblue A?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit Custom 280Lmtd Eblue A is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 48 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit Custom 280Lmtd Eblue A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit Custom 280Lmtd Eblue A is 38,778 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,661 and 59,248 miles.
Buying a used Transit Custom 280Lmtd Eblue A?
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 80.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £58 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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