Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue reliable?

Based on MOT data from 203 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue 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 2022 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 (2022)

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

2022 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue

CarHunch analysed 203 real MOT records for the 2022 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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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 203 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 2022 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

91.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

32k

Middle half: 23k–45k

For context

These stats describe 203 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 203 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.5% 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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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 2022 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.

31,986

typical

22,746

low mileage

44,833

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue vehicles fall between 22,746 and 44,833 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,746 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.

✓ 22,746–44,833 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblues sit.

⚠ Over 60,524 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

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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