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Ford Transit Custom 300active Eblue (2021)

505 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Transit Custom 300active Eblue

CarHunch analysed 505 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Transit Custom 300active 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 2021 Ford Transit Custom 300 Active eBlue is a reliably robust workhorse, posting an 88.3% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80% — and the 8.5% dangerous defect rate is well within acceptable bounds. The low failure count of just 0.33 per vehicle suggests these vans go through testing with minimal serious issues.

At 47,786 miles on average for a three-year-old vehicle, these Transits are running at typical mileage for their age, so you're not looking at outlier wear patterns. The 1.6 advisories per vehicle are manageable maintenance flags rather than structural red flags — if you're in the market for one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake wear and fluid condition checks, as these are the most common advisory items for this age and type.

The 2021 Ford Transit Custom 300active Eblue passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (89.3% 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
89.3%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
8.5%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.33
Over 2.3 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
42k
Middle half: 27k–63k
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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.3% 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 1.6 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 505 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 300active Eblue

Based on MOT data from 505 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.5% 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 968 Ford Transit Custom 300active Eblue vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 23.2%
225
Blue 21.1%
204
Black 19.4%
188
White 13.9%
135
Grey 12.6%
122
Orange 7.4%
72
Red 2.3%
22

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Transit Custom 300active 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.

41,889
typical
27,070
low mileage
62,925
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Transit Custom 300active Eblue vehicles fall between 27,070 and 62,925 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
✓ Under 27,070 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.
✓ 27,070–62,925 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Transit Custom 300active Eblues sit.
⚠ Over 84,948 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

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.33
Avg failures per vehicle
1.6
Avg advisories per vehicle
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