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

Based on MOT data from 7,208 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280limitd Eblue has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.2%, 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 280limitd 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 280limitd Eblue (2022)

7,208 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Transit Custom 280limitd Eblue

CarHunch analysed 7,208 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280limitd 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 2022 Ford Transit Custom clears the MOT hurdle with a 85.4% first-time pass rate, meaningfully better than the 80% UK average, and dangerous defects are rare at 8.1% of the fleet. The van is proving straightforward to keep road-legal in its early years.

At roughly 48,000 miles average for a two-year-old vehicle, these vans are running hard but not excessively so—typical for a commercial workhorse. Failures average just 0.24 per vehicle with 0.9 advisories, suggesting routine maintenance catches most wear-and-tear before it becomes critical; budget for scheduled servicing and you'll avoid nasty surprises at test time.

The 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280limitd Eblue passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (88.2% 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

88.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.24

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

43k

Middle half: 29k–62k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.2% 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 7,208 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 7,208 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.1% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 45,188 Ford Transit Custom 280limitd Eblue vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 29.2%

13,195

White 25.9%

11,709

Silver 18%

8,146

Black 16%

7,243

Blue 8.2%

3,691

Orange 1.4%

616

Red 1.3%

568

Green 0%

Yellow 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280limitd 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.

42,926

typical

29,036

low mileage

61,861

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280limitd Eblue vehicles fall between 29,036 and 61,861 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 29,036 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.

✓ 29,036–61,861 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280limitd Eblues sit.

⚠ Over 83,512 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

0.24

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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