Head to head · Panel van
Ford Transit Custom vs Ford Transit
On value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance, the Ford Transit Custom and Ford Transit finish level — the right pick comes down to which measures matter most to you.
| Measure | Ford Transit Custom | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £17,550 (2023, 48,000 mi) | £16,750 (2023, 41,000 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 52% | 52% |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 71 · wins | 52 |
| Average mpg | 38 | 38 |
| Insurance group | 31 | 16 · wins |
| Road tax / year | £335 | £195 · wins |
| Typical annual service | £320 | £185 · wins |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
Transit Custom vs Transit — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the Transit Custom or the Transit?
The Ford Transit Custom scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 71 against the Ford Transit's 52 out of 100.
How much does a used Transit Custom cost compared with a Transit?
A roughly three-year-old Ford Transit Custom is worth about £17,550 at typical mileage, against about £16,750 for the equivalent Ford Transit.