Ford Transit 350 Trend Ecoblue
VanFrom 18,525 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Transit 350 Trend Ecoblues fare better: 2022 models pass at 89.2% vs 79.5% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 728 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 transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 728 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 705 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 553 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 467 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 364 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 359 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 309 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 295 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 279 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 237 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 27.8% of Transit 350 Trend Ecoblue failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 24.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £90.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 89.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2021 | 72.3% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 80.7% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 79.5% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit 350 Trend Ecoblues tested had between 24,506 and 72,235 miles on the clock.
At 47,676 median miles, the Transit 350 Trend Ecoblue has 0.053 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 Trend Ecoblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit 350 Trend Ecoblue has a 74.5% MOT pass rate based on 18,525 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit 350 Trend Ecoblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit 350 Trend Ecoblue is a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 728 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit 350 Trend Ecoblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit 350 Trend Ecoblue is 47,676 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,506 and 72,235 miles.
Buying a used Transit 350 Trend 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.
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 74.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £90 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 27.8% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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