Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Ford Transit Custom 320lmtd Eblue A?

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 320lmtd Eblue A?

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 320lmtd Eblue A?

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 320lmtd Eblue A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,346 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Transit Custom 320lmtd Eblue A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.8%, 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 320lmtd Eblue A?

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 320lmtd Eblue A (2022)

2,346 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Transit Custom 320lmtd Eblue A

CarHunch analysed 2,346 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Transit Custom 320lmtd 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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This Transit Custom has a 83.2% first-time pass rate, running 3.2 percentage points above the UK average, which suggests decent build quality and maintenance across the fleet. The dangerous defect rate sits at a reassuring 5.4%, well below concern territory, so structural and safety issues aren't a widespread pattern here.

These vehicles are clocking up mileage normally for their age—averaging just under 40,000 miles—and they're generating minimal failures (0.17 per vehicle on average) with only light advisory work needed (0.6 per vehicle). If you're considering one, run a full history check on your specific unit, but the cohort data points to a solidly reliable workhorse with no hidden fleet-wide gremlins.

The 2022 Ford Transit Custom 320lmtd Eblue A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (90.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

90.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

35k

Middle half: 26k–49k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 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 2,346 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 2,346 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.4% 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 18,014 Ford Transit Custom 320lmtd Eblue A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 43.5%

7,841

Black 15.6%

2,813

White 13.2%

2,386

Silver 11.5%

2,068

Blue 10.3%

1,859

Red 2.5%

458

Orange 2.4%

428

Green 0.6%

106

Yellow 0.2%

Pink 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Transit Custom 320lmtd 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.

35,361

typical

26,243

low mileage

48,664

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Transit Custom 320lmtd Eblue A vehicles fall between 26,243 and 48,664 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 26,243 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.

✓ 26,243–48,664 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Transit Custom 320lmtd Eblue As sit.

⚠ Over 65,696 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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