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Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech reliable? We analysed 2,763 real MOT tests across 510 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,763 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.5%
Typical Mileage
111,573mi
Annual Mileage
12,091mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech 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 290 Eco-tech.

Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,723 mi/yr
Typical
12,091 mi/yr
Average
13,720 mi/yr
Heavy usage
18,289 mi/yr

Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
111,573 mi
75th Percentile
147,234 mi
95th Percentile
199,750 mi
Max Recorded
382,021 mi

How Does the Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech 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 290 Eco-tech THIS CAR 85.5% 2,763 111,573 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
Volvo 100 Series 75.2% 3,665 96,331 mi 59 yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech?

The Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.5% across 2,763 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech owner drives around 12,091 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 290 Eco-tech — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech reliable?
Based on 2,763 MOT tests, the Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech has a 85.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech do per year?
The typical Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech does around 12,091 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-tech?
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.