2022 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue passed 93.7% of its 511 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 7.0%, so the 2022 Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.1%) and tyres (2.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 23 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 2.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 8.3% once past 60-90k — 3.0× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 8.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 3.4% of tests failed in 2023 against 8.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 21 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.9% | 15 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.6% | 8 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 5 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.0% | 5 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 4 |
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 | 23 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 3 | Wipers | 5 |
| 4 | Washers | 4 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 4 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 3 |
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 | 8.0% | 41 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.1% | 31 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.1% | 16 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.5% | 13 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 13 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 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 | 284 | 2.8% |
| 30-60k | 148 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 60 | 8.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 118 | 3.4% |
| 2024 | 146 | 4.8% |
| 2025 | 246 | 8.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue
On a 2022 Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (4.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.9% 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 (1.6% 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 Leader Ecoblues pass their MOT?
93.7% of the 511 2022 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by tyres (2.9%).
Does the 2022 Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.8% in the 0-30k band to 8.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 511 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.