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

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Is the Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue reliable? We analysed 5,420 real MOT tests across 2,019 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 5,420 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.6%
Typical Mileage
14,120mi
Annual Mileage
8,056mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit 460 Trend 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 460 Trend Ecoblue.

Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue Number Plates

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

Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

94%
2025
91.9%
2024
93.6%
2023
88%
2022
91.5%
2021
89.8%
2020
85%
2019

Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11

Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,906 mi/yr
Typical
8,056 mi/yr
Average
9,374 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,396 mi/yr

Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2025 149 94.0% 3,034 5,435 10,450
2024 968 91.9% 4,462 8,893 14,140
2023 690 93.6% 7,620 13,814 22,745
2022 716 88.0% 6,941 14,854 28,127
2021 694 91.5% 8,380 18,855 35,984
2020 1,895 89.8% 7,857 19,209 38,749
2019 167 85.0% 8,678 19,164 40,484

How Long Does a Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue Last?

Based on 2,019 Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue vehicles on UK roads.

Average
1.7 years
Median
1.0 years

Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue Mileage Distribution

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

Median
14,120 mi
75th Percentile
29,054 mi
95th Percentile
64,555 mi
Max Recorded
242,130 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue

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

Best year
2025

94.0% MOT pass rate from 149 tests

Year to avoid
2019

85.0% MOT pass rate from 167 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue is 2025, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.0% across 149 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.0% — 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 Trend 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 460 Trend Ecoblue THIS CAR 90.6% 5,420 14,120 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
Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI MHEV Sa 90.6% 2,645 30,045 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue?

The Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.6% across 5,420 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 pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Transit 460 Trend 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 460 Trend Ecoblue owner drives around 8,056 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 Trend Ecoblue — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue reliable?
Based on 5,420 MOT tests, the Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue has a 90.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue do per year?
The typical Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue does around 8,056 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue?
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 Trend Ecoblue?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue is 2025 with a 94.0% pass rate across 149 tests.