Ford Transit Custom 340Lmtd Eblue A
VanFrom 607 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 tyre seriously damaged 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 17 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 | 17 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| stop lamps all missing or inoperative | 4 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 4 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 28.6% of Transit Custom 340Lmtd 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 £47.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 70.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit Custom 340Lmtd Eblue As tested had between 27,177 and 53,227 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,376 median miles, the Transit Custom 340Lmtd Eblue A has 0.057 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 340Lmtd Eblue A MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit Custom 340Lmtd Eblue A has a 80.9% MOT pass rate based on 607 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit Custom 340Lmtd Eblue A?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit Custom 340Lmtd Eblue A is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit Custom 340Lmtd Eblue A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit Custom 340Lmtd Eblue A is 33,376 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,177 and 53,227 miles.
Buying a used Transit Custom 340Lmtd 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 80.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £47 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.