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Ford Transit Custom 280leader Eblue (2021)

2,314 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Transit Custom 280leader Eblue

CarHunch analysed 2,314 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Transit Custom 280leader Eblue. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Ford Transit Custom 280 Leader eBLue passes its MOT on the first attempt 85.7% of the time, comfortably beating the UK average of 80%, which is a solid result for a commercial vehicle of this age. Dangerous defects are present in just 10.6% of the fleet, a reassuringly low figure that suggests buyers shouldn't expect safety-critical failures.

These vans are running at a median of 56,733 miles—sensible for a three-year-old commercial vehicle—and averaging just 0.41 failures per test, indicating robust engineering overall. The typical owner encounters 1.6 advisories per MOT, mostly minor wear items rather than serious issues, so before purchasing one, get a pre-buy inspection to check the service history and whether any advisories have been left unaddressed, as small problems left to fester can compound.

The 2021 Ford Transit Custom 280leader Eblue passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (87.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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
87.3%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
10.6%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.41
Over 2.4 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
57k
Middle half: 41k–73k
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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 87.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.6 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 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 2,314 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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Before you buy a 2021 Ford Transit Custom 280leader Eblue

Based on MOT data from 2,314 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 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 ClickMechanic →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (100%) 2,313 87.3% 0.41

Colour Breakdown

Based on 11,137 Ford Transit Custom 280leader Eblue vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 81.8%
9,111
Silver 7.2%
800
Red 5.1%
568
Blue 2.4%
267
Grey 1.6%
183
Black 1.1%
121
Yellow 0.4%
43
Orange 0.3%
32
Green 0.1%
12

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Transit Custom 280leader 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.

56,733
typical
41,245
low mileage
72,856
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Transit Custom 280leader Eblue vehicles fall between 41,245 and 72,856 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
✓ Under 41,245 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.
✓ 41,245–72,856 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Transit Custom 280leader Eblues sit.
⚠ Over 98,355 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

2.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.41
Avg failures per vehicle
1.6
Avg advisories per vehicle
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