FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 280LIMITD EBLUE Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 120 MOT tests from 48 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 280LIMITD EBLUE has the same fault.

FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 280LIMITD EBLUE's have a excellent reliability rating of 850/999. The score was calculated from the average of every FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 280LIMITD EBLUE that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	850/999Excellent	83,446 miles	749 vehicles

How reliable is the FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 280LIMITD EBLUE?

Based on 120 MOT tests from 48 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

MOT tests

120

Pass rate

80.8%

Median mileage

63,518 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 280LIMITD EBLUE has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 888 out of 999.

Common FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 280LIMITD EBLUE MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 13 advisory comments and 2 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 7 advisory comments and 4 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 6 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: BRAKE DISC WORN, BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.1.14 (A) (I))

Oil leak

VehicleScore MOT data includes 4 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.

Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))

Headlamp faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 3 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a headlamp that was not working, insecure, or aimed incorrectly.

What to inspect

Switch on dipped and main beam and look for a cloudy lens or a wrong aim.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM UNABLE TO BE TESTED (4.1.2 (B))

Windscreen damage

VehicleScore MOT data includes 3 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record chips, cracks, or other windscreen damage in the driver’s view.

What to inspect

Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.

Example MOT wording: FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER DOES NOT CLEAR THE WINDSCREEN EFFECTIVELY BOTH FRONTS (3.4 (B) (II))

FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 280LIMITD EBLUE MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2025	7	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2022	5	11	81.8%	Tyre wear
2021	13	45	80%	Brake pad wear, Tyre wear
2020	12	54	79.6%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear

What to check when buying a used FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 280LIMITD EBLUE

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Headlamp faults. Switch on dipped and main beam and look for a cloudy lens or a wrong aim.
Windscreen damage. Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.

Buying a FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 280LIMITD EBLUE?

Common problems tell you what can affect FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 280LIMITD EBLUEs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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