Ford Transit Custom 300Trnd Eblue A
From 257 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 4 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 | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 28.6% of Transit Custom 300Trnd Eblue A failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £51.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 86.1% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit Custom 300Trnd Eblue As tested had between 41,166 and 80,693 miles on the clock.
At 55,240 median miles, the Transit Custom 300Trnd Eblue A has 0.031 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 300Trnd Eblue A MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit Custom 300Trnd Eblue A has a 82.9% MOT pass rate based on 257 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit Custom 300Trnd Eblue A?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit Custom 300Trnd Eblue A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit Custom 300Trnd Eblue A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit Custom 300Trnd Eblue A is 55,240 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 41,166 and 80,693 miles.
Buying a used Transit Custom 300Trnd 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 82.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £51 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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