Ford Transit vs Ford Transit 350 leader ecoblue awd: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Ford Transit 350 leader ecoblue awd
83%
MOT pass rate · 1,274 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit 350 leader ecoblue awd is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Transit | Ford Transit 350 leader ecoblue awd |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.9 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 138,004 mi | 57,305 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,477,963 | 1,274 |
Most common faults
Ford Transit
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Ford Transit 350 leader ecoblue awd
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit 350 leader ecoblue awd is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.