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Ford Transit Custom 340 Trail Eblue (2021)

128 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Transit Custom 340 Trail Eblue

CarHunch analysed 128 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Transit Custom 340 Trail Eblue. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Ford Transit Custom 340 Trail eBlue is a reliably built van, passing its MOT first time in 89.6% of cases—well ahead of the UK average of 80%—with only 10.2% ever flagged for dangerous defects, which is low enough not to be a concern. Petrol and diesel breakdowns aren't relevant here since this is a commercial electric vehicle, so you're looking at a cleaner powertrain profile overall.

At 44,000 median miles for a three-year-old van, these are sensible working mileages, and the low failure rate of 0.31 per vehicle suggests the eBlueTec engine and transmission are holding up well. Focus your pre-purchase inspection on the 1.3 advisories per vehicle on average—typically brake wear, lights, and suspension items on working vans—and confirm the battery health with Ford, as that's the real long-term cost variable for an electric van of this age.

Generally reliable 9.7% above UK average
89.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
44,053
typical mileage
31,423–64,499 middle half
10.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.31
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Ford Transit Custom 340 Trail 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 340 Trail 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.

31,423
low mileage
44,053
typical
64,499
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Transit Custom 340 Trail Eblue vehicles fall between 31,423 and 64,499 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.31
Avg failures per vehicle
1.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

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