Ford Transit Custom 300Active Eblue
From 811 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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 transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 20 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 | 20 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 15 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8 |
| wiper blade defective | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 6 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 4 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.8% of failures are serious: 25.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 9.9% 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 £74.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.2% | 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 300Active Eblues tested had between 23,234 and 55,156 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 38,888 median miles, the Transit Custom 300Active Eblue has 0.036 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 300Active Eblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit Custom 300Active Eblue has a 85.9% MOT pass rate based on 811 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit Custom 300Active Eblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit Custom 300Active Eblue is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit Custom 300Active Eblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit Custom 300Active Eblue is 38,888 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,234 and 55,156 miles.
Buying a used Transit Custom 300Active 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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