Ford Transit Custom 290Sprt Eblue A
From 1,573 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Transit Custom 290Sprt Eblue As fare better: 2021 models pass at 86.8% vs 84.2% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 23 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 23 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 22 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 20 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 17 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 11 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 11 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 9 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 47.8% of failures are serious: 34.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 13% 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 £80.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 84.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 87.3% | parking brake inoperative on one side, a service brake control has insufficient reserve travel |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit Custom 290Sprt Eblue As tested had between 28,310 and 51,386 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,491 median miles, the Transit Custom 290Sprt Eblue A has 0.04 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 290Sprt Eblue A MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit Custom 290Sprt Eblue A has a 85.9% MOT pass rate based on 1,573 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit Custom 290Sprt Eblue A?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit Custom 290Sprt Eblue A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 23 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit Custom 290Sprt Eblue A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit Custom 290Sprt Eblue A is 35,491 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,310 and 51,386 miles.
Buying a used Transit Custom 290Sprt 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.
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