Ford Transit Custom 280leader Eblue (2022)

1,976 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Transit Custom 280leader Eblue

CarHunch analysed 1,976 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280leader Eblue. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This Transit Custom has a 84% first-time pass rate, which edges above the UK average of 80% and signals solid baseline reliability for a commercial vehicle of this age. The dangerous defect rate sits at just 5.2%, well below concerning levels, so structural and safety issues aren't a red flag here.

At just under 48,000 miles median, these vans are running at genuinely low mileage for two-year-old commercial stock, which explains the lean failure rate of 0.23 per vehicle. The 0.8 advisories per van suggest minor wear is creeping in—mostly consumables and small components—so budget for routine servicing and check brake condition and fluid levels closely on any example you're viewing.

Average reliability 4% above UK average
84%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
48,058
typical mileage
33,701–64,317 middle half
5.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.23
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280leader Eblue

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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (100%) 1,975 84% 0.23
Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280leader Eblue 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.

33,701
low mileage
48,058
typical
64,317
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280leader Eblue vehicles fall between 33,701 and 64,317 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.23
Avg failures per vehicle
0.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Ford Transit Custom 280leader Eblue:

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