Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue reliable? We analysed 3,139 real MOT tests across 1,043 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue.
Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 459 | 81.7% | 37,150 | 54,952 | 70,292 |
| 2021 | 681 | 81.8% | 30,955 | 47,459 | 65,687 |
| 2020 | 1,205 | 79.3% | 40,911 | 60,336 | 80,048 |
| 2019 | 644 | 78.7% | 41,205 | 63,058 | 84,700 |
How Long Does a Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue Last?
Based on 1,043 Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.8% MOT pass rate from 681 tests
78.7% MOT pass rate from 644 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.8% across 681 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue THIS CAR | 80.6% | 3,139 | 57,382 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Kia Ceed 2 Nav Isg | 87.2% | 4,796 | 31,954 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.6% across 3,139 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue owner drives around 11,768 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.