Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue (2021)
2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue
CarHunch analysed 638 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This Transit Custom 290 Sport eBLUE has a first-time pass rate of 88.2%, which is comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, signalling solid reliability for a commercial vehicle of this age. The dangerous defect rate of 11.9% is moderate and not a major red flag, suggesting most examples avoid serious safety issues.
With a median mileage of just over 40,000 miles for a 2021 model, these vans are running light for their age, which explains why failures are rare at 0.35 per vehicle on average. Before buying, get a full history check and have any outstanding advisories (averaging 1.8 per van) inspected by a Ford specialist, since commercial vehicles can rack up hard miles despite low odometer readings.
What to check before buying a 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport 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.
Half of all 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue vehicles fall between 28,191 and 54,809 miles.
MOT History Averages
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