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Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A reliable? We analysed 3,657 real MOT tests across 1,781 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,657 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.7%
Typical Mileage
79,300mi
Annual Mileage
19,438mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A.

Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93.5%
2024
82.4%
2023
89.3%
2022
84.5%
2021
85.6%
2020
75.8%
2019

Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13

Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
9,589 mi/yr
Typical
19,438 mi/yr
Average
21,458 mi/yr
Heavy usage
31,161 mi/yr

Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2024 184 93.5% 7,688 11,728 27,105
2023 472 82.4% 17,127 50,020 67,544
2022 587 89.3% 49,886 83,045 111,213
2021 1,552 84.5% 54,298 100,742 142,540
2020 599 85.6% 45,044 81,641 110,628
2019 62 75.8% 47,591 68,631 106,776

How Long Does a Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A Last?

Based on 1,781 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.7 years
Median
3.0 years

Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
79,300 mi
75th Percentile
122,131 mi
95th Percentile
186,946 mi
Max Recorded
2,437,870 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2024

93.5% MOT pass rate from 184 tests

Year to avoid
2019

75.8% MOT pass rate from 62 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A is 2024, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.5% across 184 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A THIS CAR 85.7% 3,657 79,300 mi — yrs
Ford Fiesta 72.8% 33,753,820 57,529 mi 34 yrs
Ford Focus 73.8% 28,316,889 72,500 mi 27 yrs
Ford Transit 68.7% 16,371,688 100,614 mi 37 yrs
Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt SWB 71.6% 3,100 102,286 mi 28 yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A?

The Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.7% across 3,657 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A owner drives around 19,438 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A reliable?
Based on 3,657 MOT tests, the Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A has a 85.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A do per year?
The typical Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A does around 19,438 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A is 2024 with a 93.5% pass rate across 184 tests.