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Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A reliable? We analysed 3,657 real MOT tests across 1,232 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,657 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.1%
Typical Mileage
45,392mi
Annual Mileage
9,592mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT 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 290SPRT Eblue A.

Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A Number Plates

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

Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.3%
2023
84%
2022
84.8%
2021
85.2%
2020
86.5%
2019

Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12

Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT 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
6,075 mi/yr
Typical
9,592 mi/yr
Average
11,555 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,686 mi/yr

Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT 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 290SPRT Eblue A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 75 89.3% 26,226 32,729 44,678
2022 326 84.0% 26,791 40,387 57,166
2021 1,197 84.8% 27,682 40,933 58,505
2020 1,450 85.2% 31,645 48,035 70,556
2019 518 86.5% 37,225 54,443 79,187

How Long Does a Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A Last?

Based on 1,232 Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.9 years
Median
4.0 years

Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
45,392 mi
75th Percentile
66,534 mi
95th Percentile
107,264 mi
Max Recorded
269,903 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A

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

Best year
2023

89.3% MOT pass rate from 75 tests

Year to avoid
2022

84.0% MOT pass rate from 326 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.3% across 75 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.0% — 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 290SPRT 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 290SPRT Eblue A THIS CAR 85.1% 3,657 45,392 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
Harley-davidson Xr 1200 91.4% 2,676 8,216 mi 18 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A?

The Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.1% across 3,657 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 290SPRT 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 290SPRT Eblue A owner drives around 9,592 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 290SPRT Eblue A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A reliable?
Based on 3,657 MOT tests, the Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A has a 85.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A do per year?
The typical Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A does around 9,592 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT 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 290SPRT Eblue A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Transit Custom 290SPRT Eblue A is 2023 with a 89.3% pass rate across 75 tests.