Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,186 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue (2022)

1,186 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue

CarHunch analysed 1,186 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This Transit Custom is running 5.8 percentage points ahead of the UK average with an 85.8% first-time pass rate, which is a solid result for a commercial vehicle of this age. The dangerous defect rate sits at just 5.1%, well below the concern threshold, so structural and safety issues aren't showing as a widespread problem across this cohort.

At just under 48,000 miles median, these vans are running light for two-year-old vehicles, suggesting mostly urban or part-time use rather than high-mileage commercial hammering. The low failure rate (0.25 per vehicle) combined with modest advisories (1.0 per vehicle) points to a van that's unlikely to surprise you with major bills at MOT time—if you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on service history and any signs of deferred maintenance rather than structural wear.

The 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (88.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.25

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

48k

Middle half: 32k–65k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,186 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 1,186 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,683 Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 60.3%

4,632

Silver 17.1%

1,315

Grey 8.8%

673

Blue 5.9%

454

Black 4.7%

363

Red 2.4%

182

Orange 0.5%

Green 0.2%

Brown 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

47,972

typical

32,326

low mileage

65,490

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue vehicles fall between 32,326 and 65,490 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 32,326 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 32,326–65,490 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblues sit.

⚠ Over 88,411 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.25

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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