Ford Transit Custom 340 Trail Eblue
VanFrom 284 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, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 9 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 | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2 |
| a body panel or body component likely to become detached | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 12.1% of Transit Custom 340 Trail Eblue 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 £44.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 84.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit Custom 340 Trail Eblues tested had between 30,142 and 58,233 miles on the clock.
At 44,555 median miles, the Transit Custom 340 Trail Eblue has 0.028 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 340 Trail Eblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit Custom 340 Trail Eblue has a 87.7% MOT pass rate based on 284 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit Custom 340 Trail Eblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit Custom 340 Trail Eblue is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit Custom 340 Trail Eblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit Custom 340 Trail Eblue is 44,555 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,142 and 58,233 miles.
Buying a used Transit Custom 340 Trail 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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