2022 Ford Transit 350 Ecoblue — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Ford Transit 350 Ecoblue passed 94.5% of its 344 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (7.0% fail rate), the 2022 Transit 350 Ecoblue comes out 1.5pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.8%) and tyres (2.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, position lamp and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 10 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 9.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 3.7% of tests failed in 2023 against 7.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 13 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.3% | 8 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 5 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.2% | 4 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.6% | 2 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 4 |
| 3 | Wipers | 3 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 2 |
| 5 | Side repeaters | 2 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 9.6% | 33 |
| 2 | Tyres | 9.0% | 31 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.1% | 14 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 14 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 10 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.9% | 10 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 221 | 2.7% |
| 30-60k | 84 | 8.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82 | 3.7% |
| 2024 | 83 | 3.6% |
| 2025 | 173 | 7.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Transit 350 Ecoblue
On a 2022 Transit 350 Ecoblue, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (3.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Ford Transit 350 Ecoblues pass their MOT?
94.5% of the 344 2022 Ford Transit 350 Ecoblue MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Transit 350 Ecoblue?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by tyres (2.3%).
Does the 2022 Transit 350 Ecoblue get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.7% in the 0-30k band to 8.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 344 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.