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Ford Transit custom 280lmtd eblue a

8,122 vehicles · 10,596 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 8,122 Ford Transit custom 280lmtd eblue a vehicles and 10,596 completed MOT tests, the Ford Transit custom 280lmtd eblue a has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 62,727 miles.

8,122
Vehicles
10,596
MOT tests
12,810
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Transit custom 280lmtd eblue a problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Transit custom 280lmtd eblue a MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
  • Brakes29%
  • Lamps & electrical16%
  • Visibility15%
  • Other9%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Identification & plates2%
  • Body & structure2%

Ford Transit custom 280lmtd eblue a pass rate by age

How the Ford Transit custom 280lmtd eblue a's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
14100%
29188%
34,29581%
43,17582%
52,03782%
679383%
713383%

Fuel types: Diesel (8,120), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (2)

Most common Ford Transit custom 280lmtd eblue a MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Transit custom 280lmtd eblue a MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (454 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (398 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (382 times)
  4. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (353 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (253 times)
  6. Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (155 times)
  7. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (138 times)
  8. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (130 times)
  9. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (116 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (116 times)
  11. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (103 times)
  12. Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (97 times)
  13. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (93 times)
  14. Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (92 times)
  15. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (91 times)

Ford Transit custom 280lmtd eblue a pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2025 2 2 100% 7,121
2024 4 4 100% 29,823
2023 443 542 83% 48,390
2022 824 1,355 80% 49,803
2021 1,147 3,429 81% 64,172
2020 883 3,433 83% 72,122
2019 367 1,767 83% 81,382

Ford Transit custom 280lmtd eblue a reliability FAQ

Across 8,122 Ford Transit custom 280lmtd eblue a vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Transit custom 280lmtd eblue a MOT issues are: 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)).

The typical Ford Transit custom 280lmtd eblue a in our data has covered around 62,727 miles.

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