Ford Transit Custom 320 Sport Eblue
VanFrom 1,991 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 36 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 | 36 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 31 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 27 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 17 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 13 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 13 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 9 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| wiper blade defective | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.6% of failures are serious: 43.6% 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 £85.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 87.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 89.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit Custom 320 Sport Eblues tested had between 30,887 and 56,509 miles on the clock.
At 42,741 median miles, the Transit Custom 320 Sport Eblue has 0.027 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 320 Sport Eblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit Custom 320 Sport Eblue has a 88.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,991 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit Custom 320 Sport Eblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit Custom 320 Sport Eblue is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 36 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit Custom 320 Sport Eblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit Custom 320 Sport Eblue is 42,741 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,887 and 56,509 miles.
Buying a used Transit Custom 320 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.
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