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Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A reliable? We analysed 1,329 real MOT tests across 537 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,329 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.3%
Typical Mileage
54,712mi
Annual Mileage
14,492mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit Custom 340TRND 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 340TRND Eblue A.

Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

78.5%
2023
79.2%
2022
86.8%
2021
80.4%
2020
84.1%
2019

Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8

Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Transit Custom 340TRND 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
8,131 mi/yr
Typical
14,492 mi/yr
Average
15,209 mi/yr
Heavy usage
20,756 mi/yr

Ford Transit Custom 340TRND 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 340TRND Eblue A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 172 78.5% 35,212 52,966 68,795
2022 245 79.2% 29,852 55,923 75,241
2021 363 86.8% 24,580 41,080 70,874
2020 439 80.4% 43,617 66,044 92,076
2019 63 84.1% 59,190 106,990 146,557

How Long Does a Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A Last?

Based on 537 Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.1 years
Median
3.0 years

Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
54,712 mi
75th Percentile
80,001 mi
95th Percentile
120,386 mi
Max Recorded
204,301 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A

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

Best year
2021

86.8% MOT pass rate from 363 tests

Year to avoid
2023

78.5% MOT pass rate from 172 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.8% across 363 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.5% — 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 340TRND 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 340TRND Eblue A THIS CAR 82.3% 1,329 54,712 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 Amarok Highline 4MOTION Dc A 83.8% 1,936 92,980 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A?

The Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.3% across 1,329 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 340TRND 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 340TRND Eblue A owner drives around 14,492 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 340TRND Eblue A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A reliable?
Based on 1,329 MOT tests, the Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A has a 82.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A do per year?
The typical Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A does around 14,492 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit Custom 340TRND 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 340TRND Eblue A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Transit Custom 340TRND Eblue A is 2021 with a 86.8% pass rate across 363 tests.