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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue. Check any Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue by registration number below.

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84.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.5%

vs Ford Avg

4

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue has an average MOT pass rate of 84.6%, which is 0.5 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 762 vehicles

89.1%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

10.2%

Mileage at 3yr

75k mi

2020

Based on 1,417 vehicles

84.8%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

14.9%

Mileage at 3yr

77k mi

Mileage at 5yr

94k mi

2019

Based on 328 vehicles

79.6%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

23.7%

Mileage at 3yr

64k mi

Mileage at 5yr

112k mi

0

Based on 966 vehicles

84.9%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

50k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue

The most common reasons a Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.6%
2

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

2.7%
3

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.7%
4

A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.7%
5

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

1.1%
Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

3.7%

Nearside

3.0%

Front

3.0%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

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75.7% pass rate

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95.4% pass rate

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89.9% pass rate

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93.1% pass rate

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67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue

Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue is 84.6% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue?
The most common MOT failures on the Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue are: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.6%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.7%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 84.6%, the Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue?
Typical mileage for the Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue: 75,336 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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