Ford Transit 350 Limited Eblue Mhev
VanFrom 840 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, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 5 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 56.4% of Transit 350 Limited Eblue Mhev failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 9.1% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £98.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2020 | 92.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit 350 Limited Eblue Mhevs tested had between 36,986 and 66,920 miles on the clock.
At 55,299 median miles, the Transit 350 Limited Eblue Mhev has 0.022 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 Limited Eblue Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit 350 Limited Eblue Mhev has a 87.6% MOT pass rate based on 840 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit 350 Limited Eblue Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit 350 Limited Eblue Mhev is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit 350 Limited Eblue Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit 350 Limited Eblue Mhev is 55,299 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,986 and 66,920 miles.
Buying a used Transit 350 Limited Eblue 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.
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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.