Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue MOT Failures
An analysis of 4,956 real DVSA MOT tests on the Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue is transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot... — this model is 8.2 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 4,956 MOT tests, 2% of all Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue tests recorded this as a failure.
Bodywork failures usually mean structural corrosion — not cosmetic rust, but rot that affects the car's structural integrity. Check sills, subframes, and chassis rails carefully, especially on older examples.
Other notable weak points include anti-roll bar links worn (19x the fleet average), headlight fault (6.3x the fleet average), and windscreen or window damaged or seriously disco... (5.6x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue'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 4 categories: Bodywork, Suspension, Lights & Electrics, Wipers & Windscreen. If you're inspecting a Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue 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 290 Sport Eblue'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 290 Sport Eblue specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are anti-roll bar links worn (16x the average) and transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot... (7.1x). headlight fault (6.3x) and windscreen or window damaged or seriously disco... (5.6x) 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 transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot... at 5.2x the fleet average.
The shift from anti-roll bar links worn at lower mileages to transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot... at higher mileages is typical — early failures tend to be design or factory-related, while high-mileage failures reflect accumulated mechanical wear. A car that's been well maintained will usually dodge the worst of both.
What to check before buying a Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue:
Bodywork — check for transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot.... Suspension — check for anti-roll bar links worn. Lights & Electrics — check for headlight fault. Wipers & Windscreen — check for windscreen or window damaged or seriously disco....
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Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue?
Based on 4,956 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot... — at 8x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include anti-roll bar links worn and headlight fault.
Is the Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue reliable based on MOT data?
The Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue has 4 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot.... Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot..., anti-roll bar links worn, headlight fault.
How do I check a Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
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.