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Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A reliable? We analysed 526 real MOT tests across 229 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 526 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.0%
Typical Mileage
39,272mi
Annual Mileage
9,633mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu 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 300ACTVE Eblu A.

Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.5%
2022
87.4%
2021

Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3

Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,567 mi/yr
Typical
9,633 mi/yr
Average
11,388 mi/yr
Heavy usage
15,811 mi/yr

Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 67 92.5% 25,724 44,913 59,256
2021 429 87.4% 27,069 38,934 58,870

How Long Does a Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A Last?

Based on 229 Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.3 years
Median
3.0 years

Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
39,272 mi
75th Percentile
59,222 mi
95th Percentile
95,864 mi
Max Recorded
146,370 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A

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

Best year
2022

92.5% MOT pass rate from 67 tests

Year to avoid
2021

87.4% MOT pass rate from 429 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.5% across 67 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.4% — 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 300ACTVE Eblu 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 300ACTVE Eblu A THIS CAR 88.0% 526 39,272 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
Renault Clio Lutecia SE Tce 88.1% 713 21,786 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A?

The Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.0% across 526 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu 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 300ACTVE Eblu A owner drives around 9,633 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 300ACTVE Eblu A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A reliable?
Based on 526 MOT tests, the Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A has a 88.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A do per year?
The typical Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A does around 9,633 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu 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 300ACTVE Eblu A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Transit Custom 300ACTVE Eblu A is 2022 with a 92.5% pass rate across 67 tests.