Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Ford Transit Custom 290 Limited?

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 2018 Ford Transit Custom 290 Limited?

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 2018 Ford Transit Custom 290 Limited?

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 2018 Ford Transit Custom 290 Limited reliable?

Based on MOT data from 121 vehicles, the 2018 Ford Transit Custom 290 Limited has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.6%, 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 2018 Ford Transit Custom 290 Limited?

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 Limited (2018)

121 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.6% first-time pass rate

2018 Ford Transit Custom 290 Limited

CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2018 Ford Transit Custom 290 Limited. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 121 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 2018 Ford Transit Custom 290 Limited — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

91.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

82k

Middle half: 57k–97k

For context

These stats describe 121 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 121 vehicles — here's what to check.

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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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Ford Transit Custom 290 Limited 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.

82,014

typical

57,353

low mileage

96,572

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Ford Transit Custom 290 Limited vehicles fall between 57,353 and 96,572 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 57,353 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.

✓ 57,353–96,572 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Ford Transit Custom 290 Limiteds sit.

⚠ Over 130,372 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Ford Transit Custom 290 Limited — Still on the Road

Most 2018 Ford Transit Custom 290 Limiteds are still being driven.

Strong survival — 40 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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