Ford Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue A
VanFrom 1,080 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, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 22 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 | 22 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 20 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 17 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 8 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 8 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 6 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 24.5% of Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 41.2% 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 £100.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 82.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue As tested had between 29,314 and 52,326 miles on the clock.
At 44,682 median miles, the Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue A has 0.032 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 A MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue A has a 85.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,080 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue A?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 22 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 A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue A is 44,682 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,314 and 52,326 miles.
Buying a used Transit 350 Limited 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.
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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.