2022 Ford Transit 290 Ecoblue — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 310 MOT tests, the 2022 Ford Transit 290 Ecoblue recorded an 87.1% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 8.2% of the time, so this is 4.7pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.7% of tests against 4.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and side repeaters — headlamp aim alone was recorded 18 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 4.2% in the 0-30k band and 11.3% in the 60-90k band, a 7.1-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.7% | 24 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.2% | 13 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.9% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 11 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 3 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 3 | Side repeaters | 11 |
| 4 | Washers | 6 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 6 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.3% | 63 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.9% | 43 |
| 3 | Visibility | 9.3% | 29 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.8% | 18 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.6% | 8 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 7 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 71 | 4.2% |
| 30-60k | 159 | 17.6% |
| 60-90k | 53 | 11.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Transit 290 Ecoblue
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (3.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Ford Transit 290 Ecoblues pass their MOT?
87.1% of the 310 2022 Ford Transit 290 Ecoblue MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Transit 290 Ecoblue?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.7% of tests, followed by tyres (4.2%).
Does the 2022 Transit 290 Ecoblue get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.2% in the 0-30k band to 11.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 310 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.