Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue
From 2,306 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 52 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 | 52 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 49 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 42 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 27 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 25 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 18 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 17 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 15 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 41% of failures are serious: 41% 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 £69.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 85.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 79.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblues tested had between 32,198 and 57,658 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 38,445 median miles, the Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue has 0.038 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 290 Sport Eblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue has a 85.3% MOT pass rate based on 2,306 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 52 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue is 38,445 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 32,198 and 57,658 miles.
Buying a used Transit Custom 290 Sport 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.
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