Ford Transit 310 Trend Ecoblue
VanFrom 1,055 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Transit 310 Trend Ecoblues fare better: 2021 models pass at 81.4% vs 79.1% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 27 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 | 27 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 26 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 25 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 16 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 15 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 13 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 13 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 13 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 22.2% of Transit 310 Trend Ecoblue failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 29.5% 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 £88.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light |
| 2020 | 79.1% | 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 |
| 2019 | 71.8% | a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit 310 Trend Ecoblues tested had between 36,021 and 92,146 miles on the clock.
At 61,082 median miles, the Transit 310 Trend Ecoblue has 0.035 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 Trend Ecoblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit 310 Trend Ecoblue has a 78.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,055 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit 310 Trend Ecoblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit 310 Trend Ecoblue is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit 310 Trend Ecoblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit 310 Trend Ecoblue is 61,082 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,021 and 92,146 miles.
Buying a used Transit 310 Trend 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 78.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £88 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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