Ford Transit vs Ford Transit custom 280limitd eblue: 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 custom 280limitd eblue
82%
MOT pass rate · 47,512 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit custom 280limitd eblue is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Transit | Ford Transit custom 280limitd eblue |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.9 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 138,004 mi | 63,940 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,477,963 | 47,512 |
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 custom 280limitd eblue
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit custom 280limitd eblue is the more reliable of the two — 82% 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.