Ford F350
From 212 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a stub axle swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn, leaking brake pipe or connection on a hydraulic system and brake performance unable to be tested. The top issue, a stub axle swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn, caused 12 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a stub axle swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn | 12 |
| leaking brake pipe or connection on a hydraulic system | 3 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| fuel system leaking excessively or a risk of fire | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| a transmission shaft securing bolts loose or missing | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 12.5% of F350 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £54.
Typical mileage
Half of all F350s tested had between 61,279 and 121,936 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 94,885 median miles, the F350 has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford F350 MOT pass rate?
The Ford F350 has a 73.1% MOT pass rate based on 212 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford F350?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford F350 is a stub axle swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include leaking brake pipe or connection on a hydraulic system.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford F350 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford F350 is 94,885 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 61,279 and 121,936 miles.
Buying a used F350?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 73.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £54 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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