Ford Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue
VanFrom 2,496 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Transit 350 Limited Ecoblues fare better: 2021 models pass at 89.2% vs 85.3% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 47 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 | 47 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 35 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 22 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 19 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 19 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 18 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 12 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 11 |
| a lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 49% of failures are serious: 39.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 9.2% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £71.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 85.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 83.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit 350 Limited Ecoblues tested had between 29,968 and 70,712 miles on the clock.
At 47,502 median miles, the Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue has 0.028 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 Ecoblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue has a 86.8% MOT pass rate based on 2,496 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 47 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue is 47,502 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,968 and 70,712 miles.
Buying a used Transit 350 Limited 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.
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