Ford Transit Custom 320 Trend Eblue (2021)

594 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Transit Custom 320 Trend Eblue

CarHunch analysed 594 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Transit Custom 320 Trend Eblue. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This Transit Custom sits just above the UK average with an 81.5% first-time pass rate, making it a dependable workhorse for its age—and the 15.2% dangerous defect rate is reassuringly below the concern threshold. The median mileage of 47,844 is right where you'd expect for a 2021 van, suggesting these examples are being used appropriately rather than run ragged.

Owners can expect just over half a failure per vehicle on average and around two advisories, which points to generally sound mechanicals with minor wear emerging—typical for a commercial vehicle in this age band. When you're evaluating one for purchase, run a specific check on the MOT history for any pattern of repeated advisory items, as that'll tell you whether the previous owner kept up with preventative maintenance.

Average reliability In line with UK average
81.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
47,844
typical mileage
31,144–70,110 middle half
15.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.51
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Ford Transit Custom 320 Trend 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 320 Trend 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.

31,144
low mileage
47,844
typical
70,110
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Transit Custom 320 Trend Eblue vehicles fall between 31,144 and 70,110 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.51
Avg failures per vehicle
1.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Ford Transit Custom 320 Trend Eblue:

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