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

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Is the Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A reliable? We analysed 10,346 real MOT tests across 3,715 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 10,346 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
81.8%
Typical Mileage
51,129mi
Annual Mileage
10,986mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue 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 Custom 280LMTD Eblue A.

Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A Number Plates

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

Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

82.4%
2023
79.4%
2022
80.6%
2021
83.1%
2020
83.1%
2019

Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55

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

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

Low usage
6,792 mi/yr
Typical
10,986 mi/yr
Average
12,880 mi/yr
Heavy usage
17,026 mi/yr

Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 476 82.4% 31,754 46,661 70,642
2022 1,302 79.4% 29,809 44,536 63,708
2021 3,260 80.6% 33,232 49,155 70,273
2020 3,368 83.1% 34,731 52,708 75,986
2019 1,715 83.1% 37,675 56,944 83,340

How Long Does a Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A Last?

Based on 3,715 Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.7 years
Median
4.0 years

Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
51,129 mi
75th Percentile
74,247 mi
95th Percentile
115,390 mi
Max Recorded
309,720 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A

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

Best year
2019

83.1% MOT pass rate from 1,715 tests

Year to avoid
2022

79.4% MOT pass rate from 1,302 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.1% across 1,715 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.4% — 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 280LMTD Eblue 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 Custom 280LMTD Eblue A THIS CAR 81.8% 10,346 51,129 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
Yamaha XV250 84.8% 5,249 12,272 mi 31 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A?

The Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.8% across 10,346 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 280LMTD Eblue 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 Custom 280LMTD Eblue A owner drives around 10,986 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 280LMTD Eblue A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A reliable?
Based on 10,346 MOT tests, the Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A has a 81.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A do per year?
The typical Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A does around 10,986 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue 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 Custom 280LMTD Eblue A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A is 2019 with a 83.1% pass rate across 1,715 tests.