Ford Transit 310 Leader Ecoblue
VanFrom 930 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 31 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 31 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 23 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 15 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 11 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 11 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 10 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 10 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 8 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 15.4% of Transit 310 Leader Ecoblue failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 39.7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £83.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 80.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit 310 Leader Ecoblues tested had between 34,776 and 68,165 miles on the clock.
At 43,926 median miles, the Transit 310 Leader Ecoblue has 0.046 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 Transit 310 Leader Ecoblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit 310 Leader Ecoblue has a 79.8% MOT pass rate based on 930 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit 310 Leader Ecoblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit 310 Leader Ecoblue is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 31 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit 310 Leader Ecoblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit 310 Leader Ecoblue is 43,926 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,776 and 68,165 miles.
Buying a used Transit 310 Leader Ecoblue?
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 79.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £83 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.