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Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A reliable? We analysed 546 real MOT tests across 337 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 546 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.2%
Typical Mileage
7,110mi
Annual Mileage
5,490mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A.

Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

96%
2025
89.9%
2024
92%
2022
83.9%
2021

Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4

Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,184 mi/yr
Typical
5,490 mi/yr
Average
6,745 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,451 mi/yr

Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2025 125 96.0% 2,383 3,409 5,718
2024 179 89.9% 4,178 6,316 9,582
2022 138 92.0% 5,776 11,937 22,020
2021 56 83.9% 11,558 21,572 33,690

How Long Does a Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A Last?

Based on 337 Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
0.7 years
Median
0.0 years

Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
7,110 mi
75th Percentile
13,301 mi
95th Percentile
36,735 mi
Max Recorded
75,321 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2025

96.0% MOT pass rate from 125 tests

Year to avoid
2021

83.9% MOT pass rate from 56 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A is 2025, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.0% across 125 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.9% — 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 460 Limited Ecoblue A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A THIS CAR 91.2% 546 7,110 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
Mv Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster Rr 91.4% 347 3,497 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A?

The Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.2% across 546 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A 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 460 Limited Ecoblue A owner drives around 5,490 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 460 Limited Ecoblue A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A reliable?
Based on 546 MOT tests, the Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A has a 91.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A do per year?
The typical Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A does around 5,490 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A is 2025 with a 96.0% pass rate across 125 tests.