Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue (2019)
2019 Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue
CarHunch analysed 135 real MOT records for the 2019 Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Ford Transit 290 Leader EcoBlue passes its first MOT at 80.7%, which matches the UK average perfectly, but the real concern is that 30.4% of these vans have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable. This suggests buyers should budget for potential safety-critical repairs and demand a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
At nearly 63,500 miles median, these vans are running higher mileage than typical for their age, which partly explains why they average almost one failure per test and 3.7 advisories each. Before committing, check the full service history and have a trusted mechanic specifically inspect the braking, suspension and structural integrity—items that tend to generate both dangerous defects and failures on this model.
What to check before buying a 2019 Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 30.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue vehicles fall between 46,179 and 78,967 miles.
2019 Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 114 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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