Ford Transit 460 Leader Ecoblue
BusFrom 1,594 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 engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 26 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 | 26 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 23 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 14 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 13 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| retractable step not operating correctly. | 8 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 8 |
| an emergency exit sign missing | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54% of Transit 460 Leader Ecoblue failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 11.1% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £105.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, an emergency exit sign missing |
| 2022 | 90% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2021 | 90.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended |
| 2020 | 83.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
1 earlier years
| 2019 | 85.7% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit 460 Leader Ecoblues tested had between 9,870 and 31,703 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,424 median miles, the Transit 460 Leader Ecoblue has 0.068 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 460 Leader Ecoblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit 460 Leader Ecoblue has a 88.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,594 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit 460 Leader Ecoblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit 460 Leader Ecoblue is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit 460 Leader Ecoblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit 460 Leader Ecoblue is 17,424 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,870 and 31,703 miles.
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.