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

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Is the Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Etech reliable? We analysed 1,852 real MOT tests across 390 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,852 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.7%
Typical Mileage
102,438mi
Annual Mileage
11,451mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Etech 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 Etech.

Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Etech Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
7,774 mi/yr
Typical
11,451 mi/yr
Average
12,671 mi/yr
Heavy usage
16,027 mi/yr

Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Etech Mileage Distribution

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

Median
102,438 mi
75th Percentile
136,500 mi
95th Percentile
183,883 mi
Max Recorded
420,028 mi

How Does the Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Etech 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 Etech THIS CAR 84.7% 1,852 102,438 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 LWB 68.2% 1,499 57,672 mi 60 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Etech?

The Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Etech has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.7% across 1,852 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 Etech owner drives around 11,451 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 Etech — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Etech reliable?
Based on 1,852 MOT tests, the Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Etech has a 84.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Etech?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Etech do per year?
The typical Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Etech does around 11,451 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Etech last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Etech?
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.