Ford Transit Custom 280lmtd Eblue A MOT Failures

An analysis of 5,803 real DVSA MOT tests on the Ford Transit Custom 280lmtd Eblue A — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.

Where the Ford Transit Custom 280lmtd Eblue A fails its MOT

The single biggest MOT failure point on the Ford Transit Custom 280lmtd Eblue A is tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separa... — this model is 11 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 5,803 MOT tests, 1.36% of all Ford Transit Custom 280lmtd Eblue A tests recorded this as a failure.

Tyre failures indicate either poor maintenance or suspension geometry issues causing uneven wear. Check all four tyres for tread depth, sidewall damage, and uneven wear patterns.

Other notable weak points include headlight fault (6.0x the fleet average) and obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or... (6.2x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Ford Transit Custom 280lmtd Eblue A's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.

The failures span 3 categories: Tyres, Lights & Electrics, Wipers & Windscreen. If you're inspecting a Ford Transit Custom 280lmtd Eblue A before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.

How failures change with mileage

The Ford Transit Custom 280lmtd Eblue A's weak points shift as the car covers more miles. Understanding these patterns helps you know what to expect — and what to budget for — at each stage of ownership.

Under 60,000 miles

At this mileage, most failures are either design-related or caused by age rather than wear. Components like bushes and drop links may not have been replaced yet, and original-fit parts can deteriorate even on low-mileage cars that spend a lot of time sitting.

For the Ford Transit Custom 280lmtd Eblue A specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separa... (7.8x the average) and obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or... (6.2x). headlight fault (6.0x) and headlight fault also appear frequently.

60,000 to 100,000 miles

This is where routine wear items start to show up. Brake components, tyres, and exhaust parts have done serious work by this point. Cars that have been well serviced will show fewer of these failures — this mileage band is where good maintenance really separates the well-kept from the neglected.

The standout failure at this mileage is tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separa... at 11x the fleet average.

What to check before buying a Ford Transit Custom 280lmtd Eblue A

Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Ford Transit Custom 280lmtd Eblue A:

Tyres — check for tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separa.... Lights & Electrics — check for headlight fault. Wipers & Windscreen — check for obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or....

Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.

MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.