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Ford Transit 350 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Transit 350 reliable? We analysed 7,119 real MOT tests across 1,774 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 7,119 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.0%
Typical Mileage
96,142mi
Annual Mileage
10,977mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit 350 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.

Specifications

Ford Transit 350 — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Transit 350 — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

2198cc
Engine
125bhp
Power
212g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Engine size
2198cc
Power
125 BHP
Fuel type
Diesel

Body & Dimensions

Body type
LCV
Common colour
White
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Fuel-economy data not held for this model.

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
212 g/km Band K
Emission class
Not Available
Road tax (12 mo.)
£260
Road tax (6 mo.)
£143
Sources: DVLA vehicle register · VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Ford Transit 350 record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Ford Transit 350 Number Plates

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

Ford Transit 350 Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,664 mi/yr
Typical
10,977 mi/yr
Average
12,862 mi/yr
Heavy usage
17,057 mi/yr

Ford Transit 350 Mileage Distribution

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

Median
96,142 mi
75th Percentile
132,448 mi
95th Percentile
204,958 mi
Max Recorded
2,687,683 mi

How Does the Ford Transit 350 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 THIS CAR 84.0% 7,119 96,142 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
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S 79.7% 4,171 84,909 mi 22 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit 350?

The Ford Transit 350 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.0% across 7,119 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Transit 350 owner drives around 10,977 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 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit 350 reliable?
Based on 7,119 MOT tests, the Ford Transit 350 has a 84.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit 350?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit 350 do per year?
The typical Ford Transit 350 does around 10,977 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit 350 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit 350?
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.