Ford Transit 350 Leader Mhev
From 931 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 tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing and or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 20 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 tyre seriously damaged | 20 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 6 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 6 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| seat belt retractor not functioning as intended | 4 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 34.2% of Transit 350 Leader Mhev 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 £59.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 88% | a tyre seriously damaged, seat belt retractor not functioning as intended |
| 2022 | 92.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2021 | 76.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit 350 Leader Mhevs tested had between 11,220 and 40,776 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,474 median miles, the Transit 350 Leader Mhev has 0.056 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 Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit 350 Leader Mhev has a 84.6% MOT pass rate based on 931 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit 350 Leader Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit 350 Leader Mhev is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit 350 Leader Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit 350 Leader Mhev is 27,474 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,220 and 40,776 miles.
Buying a used Transit 350 Leader Mhev?
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 84.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £59 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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