Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco Tech?

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 2014 Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco Tech?

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 2014 Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco Tech?

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 2014 Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco Tech reliable?

Based on MOT data from 555 vehicles, the 2014 Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco Tech has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.1%, 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 2014 Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco Tech?

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 290 Eco Tech (2014)

555 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.1% first-time pass rate

2014 Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco Tech

CarHunch analysed 555 real MOT records for the 2014 Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco Tech. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco-Tech is a serious reliability gamble—only 45.3% pass their MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and diesel variants fare no better at 44.5%. This is a commercial vehicle cohort with known structural weaknesses, though the good news is zero dangerous defects recorded across the sample, so failures tend to be repairable rather than safety-critical.

At just under 122,000 miles on average, these vans are still relatively young but already showing wear; the low advisory rate suggests problems tend to be outright failures rather than emerging issues caught early. If you're considering one, budget for immediate pre-purchase inspection by a commercial vehicle specialist and expect regular remedial work—the MOT pass rate tells you this isn't a casual purchase, but rather a van that demands active maintenance commitment.

The 2014 Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco Tech passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (85.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

85.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.5

Over 3.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

118k

Middle half: 98k–140k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 555 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 555 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	545	85%	0.49

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,565 Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco Tech vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 95.6%

2,452

Silver 1.8%

Red 1.5%

Blue 1.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco Tech 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.

117,956

typical

98,355

low mileage

140,198

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco Tech vehicles fall between 98,355 and 140,198 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 98,355 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.

✓ 98,355–140,198 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco Techs sit.

⚠ Over 189,267 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco Tech — Still on the Road

Most 2014 Ford Transit Custom 290 Eco Techs are still being driven.

Strong survival — 194 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.5

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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