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Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend reliable? We analysed 685 real MOT tests across 193 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 685 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.0%
Typical Mileage
85,283mi
Annual Mileage
11,331mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend.

Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,893 mi/yr
Typical
11,331 mi/yr
Average
13,105 mi/yr
Heavy usage
16,626 mi/yr

Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
85,283 mi
75th Percentile
109,292 mi
95th Percentile
153,011 mi
Max Recorded
269,114 mi

How Does the Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend THIS CAR 86.0% 685 85,283 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
Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 A 93.8% 1,215 67,806 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend?

The Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.0% across 685 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend owner drives around 11,331 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 Custom 270 Trend — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend reliable?
Based on 685 MOT tests, the Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend has a 86.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend do per year?
The typical Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend does around 11,331 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend?
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.