FORD TRANSIT 350 LEADER MOT pass rate
88.1% of 2,349 FORD TRANSIT 350 LEADER MOT tests pass.
The TRANSIT 350 LEADER passes its MOT 88.1% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 76.4%.
The FORD TRANSIT 350 LEADER passes its MOT 88.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 90.8% at 0–3 years to 82.5% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.8% | 1,600 | 32,089 miles |
| 3–6 years | 82.5% | 749 | 54,849 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD TRANSIT 350 LEADER
The most common reason the FORD TRANSIT 350 LEADER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 85.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 85.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 29.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 24.5% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 17.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.4% | Component damaged and likely to cause injury |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.4% | Retracting mechanism defective |
| Suspension | 1.3% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Buses and coaches supplementary tests | 0.3% | Access blocked |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.3% | Inscription illegible |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD TRANSIT 350 LEADER?
- 88.1% of FORD TRANSIT 350 LEADER MOT tests pass, based on 2,349 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD TRANSIT 350 LEADER?
- The most common reason the FORD TRANSIT 350 LEADER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 85.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FORD TRANSIT 350 LEADER's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.