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Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec reliable? We analysed 502 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 502 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
83.3%
Typical Mileage
108,586mi
Annual Mileage
13,214mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec 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 Trend Econetic Tec.

Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
8,317 mi/yr
Typical
13,214 mi/yr
Average
14,528 mi/yr
Heavy usage
18,761 mi/yr

Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
108,586 mi
75th Percentile
148,190 mi
95th Percentile
204,735 mi
Max Recorded
263,751 mi

How Does the Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec 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 Trend Econetic Tec THIS CAR 83.3% 502 108,586 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
BMW 420D Xdrive M Sport Auto 94.3% 862 67,453 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec?

The Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.3% across 502 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec owner drives around 13,214 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.

Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec reliable?
Based on 502 MOT tests, the Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec has a 83.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec do per year?
The typical Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec does around 13,214 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit 290 Trend Econetic Tec?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.