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Ford Transit Custom 290sprt Eblue A (2021)

430 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Transit Custom 290sprt Eblue A

CarHunch analysed 430 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290sprt Eblue A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 430 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport E-Blue is more reliable than the UK average, with an 88.1% first-time pass rate against the 80% benchmark, and only 10.5% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect — well below the concern threshold. This is a genuinely solid result for a commercial van, suggesting owners can expect fewer unexpected repairs than the typical vehicle.

At 44,071 miles average for a three-year-old model, these vans are running fairly hard (the median sits at 39,303 miles), which is typical for working vehicles. The low failure count of 0.37 per vehicle and 2.0 advisories per vehicle tell you that even when pushed, these Transit Customs tend to hold together — so if you're buying one for work or leisure, prioritise a full service history and a pre-purchase inspection of the brakes and suspension, as these often appear in advisory notes on commercial vehicles.

The 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290sprt Eblue A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (88.1% 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
88.1%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
10.5%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.37
Over 2.4 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
39k
Middle half: 28k–56k
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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.1% 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 2 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 430 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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Before you buy a 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290sprt Eblue A

Based on MOT data from 430 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 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 ClickMechanic →
  • 📄 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 carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,334 Ford Transit Custom 290sprt Eblue A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 36.6%
488
Black 17.5%
233
Blue 13.7%
183
White 10.7%
143
Silver 10.3%
138
Orange 6.1%
81
Red 5.1%
68

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290sprt Eblue A 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.

39,303
typical
27,605
low mileage
56,076
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290sprt Eblue A vehicles fall between 27,605 and 56,076 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
✓ Under 27,605 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.
✓ 27,605–56,076 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Transit Custom 290sprt Eblue As sit.
⚠ Over 75,702 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
0.37
Avg failures per vehicle
2
Avg advisories per vehicle
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