Ford Transit vs Ford Transit 290: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Ford Transit 290
87%
MOT pass rate · 400 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit 290 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Transit | Ford Transit 290 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.9 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 138,004 mi | 115,330 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,477,963 | 400 |
Most common faults
Ford Transit
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Ford Transit 290
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit 290 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.