Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue (2021)
2021 Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue
CarHunch analysed 821 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Ford Transit 290 Trend EcoBlue is a genuinely reliable workhorse, passing its MOT first time at 87.3%—a solid 7.3 points above the UK average. Only 10% of these vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests the EcoBlue engine is well-proven in this generation.
At 50,564 miles median, these vans are showing typical wear for their age, and the 0.34 average failures per vehicle indicates most are holding up without major issues. Run a pre-purchase inspection focused on service history and any previous advisory work on suspension or braking, because 1.6 advisories per vehicle tells us minor wear is common—but it's manageable if you've got solid maintenance records.
What to check before buying a 2021 Ford Transit 290 Trend 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.
- 📄 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 2021 Ford Transit 290 Trend 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 2021 Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue vehicles fall between 34,718 and 71,210 miles.
MOT History Averages
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