Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A
VanFrom 1,279 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 lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 34 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 lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 34 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 31 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 22 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 21 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 15 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 16.2% of Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A 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 £42.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81.1% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2020 | 89.1% | 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue As tested had between 9,816 and 112,829 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 70,178 median miles, the Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A has 0.023 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 350 Leader Ecoblue A MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A has a 83.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,279 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 34 failures. Other common issues include lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A is 70,178 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,816 and 112,829 miles.
Buying a used Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A?
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 83.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £42 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.