Ford Transit 350 Trail Ecoblue
VanFrom 554 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 and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 9 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 | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7 |
| obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| a lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 30.2% of Transit 350 Trail Ecoblue 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 £53.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 83.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit 350 Trail Ecoblues tested had between 24,726 and 61,729 miles on the clock.
At 41,653 median miles, the Transit 350 Trail Ecoblue has 0.031 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 Trail Ecoblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit 350 Trail Ecoblue has a 87% MOT pass rate based on 554 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit 350 Trail Ecoblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit 350 Trail Ecoblue is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit 350 Trail Ecoblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit 350 Trail Ecoblue is 41,653 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,726 and 61,729 miles.
Buying a used Transit 350 Trail 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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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.