Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport 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 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport 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 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport 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 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue reliable?

Based on MOT data from 638 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.1%, 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 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport 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 290 Sport Eblue (2021)

638 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue

CarHunch analysed 638 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport 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 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.

The 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (89.1% 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

89.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.35

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

40k

Middle half: 28k–55k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 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 638 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 638 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.9% 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 1,798 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 32%

576

Black 16.2%

291

Blue 15.4%

277

White 12.6%

227

Silver 11.1%

200

Orange 6.5%

117

Red 6.1%

110

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport 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.

40,306

typical

28,191

low mileage

54,809

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue vehicles fall between 28,191 and 54,809 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 28,191 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.

✓ 28,191–54,809 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblues sit.

⚠ Over 73,992 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

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.35

Avg failures per vehicle

1.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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