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Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue reliable? We analysed 21,149 real MOT tests across 7,641 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 21,149 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
81.3%
Typical Mileage
60,282mi
Annual Mileage
13,178mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue 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 280LEADER Eblue.

Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

79.2%
2023
81.1%
2022
82.3%
2021
80.6%
2020
80.5%
2019

Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 200
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 136
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 106
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104

Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
8,466 mi/yr
Typical
13,178 mi/yr
Average
14,425 mi/yr
Heavy usage
18,968 mi/yr

Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 860 79.2% 36,283 50,632 68,297
2022 3,005 81.1% 36,201 52,067 70,660
2021 5,963 82.3% 41,713 58,318 77,853
2020 7,909 80.6% 45,023 63,467 82,856
2019 2,713 80.5% 49,057 69,540 92,702

How Long Does a Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue Last?

Based on 7,641 Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.5 years
Median
3.0 years

Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
60,282 mi
75th Percentile
80,898 mi
95th Percentile
120,152 mi
Max Recorded
726,748 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue

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

Best year
2021

82.3% MOT pass rate from 5,963 tests

Year to avoid
2023

79.2% MOT pass rate from 860 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.3% across 5,963 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.2% — 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 Custom 280LEADER Eblue 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 280LEADER Eblue THIS CAR 81.3% 21,149 60,282 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
Volkswagen Arteon 88.4% 38,118 41,652 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue?

The Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.3% across 21,149 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 depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue 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 Custom 280LEADER Eblue owner drives around 13,178 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 280LEADER Eblue — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue reliable?
Based on 21,149 MOT tests, the Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue has a 81.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue do per year?
The typical Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue does around 13,178 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue?
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 Custom 280LEADER Eblue?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Transit Custom 280LEADER Eblue is 2021 with a 82.3% pass rate across 5,963 tests.