Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Ford E Transit 350 Trend?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Ford E Transit 350 Trend?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Ford E Transit 350 Trend?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Ford E Transit 350 Trend reliable?

Based on MOT data from 375 vehicles, the 2022 Ford E Transit 350 Trend has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Ford E Transit 350 Trend?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford E Transit 350 Trend (2022)

375 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford E Transit 350 Trend

CarHunch analysed 375 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford E Transit 350 Trend. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 375 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Ford E-Transit 350 Trend is above average on MOT reliability, with an 86.8% first-time pass rate compared to the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 1.9% of vehicles—a strong sign for buyer confidence. The low failure rate of 0.12 per vehicle suggests these vans are mechanically sound when tested.

These vehicles show a median mileage of 14,242 miles, which is reasonable for their age, though some examples are pushing higher at an average of 22,621 miles—typical for a commercial van in mixed use. With only 0.3 advisories per vehicle on average, maintenance issues are minimal, so focus your inspection on battery health and charging system condition, as these are critical on electric vehicles and won't always show up in routine MOT checks.

The 2022 Ford E Transit 350 Trend passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 8k–34k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 375 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 375 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,634 Ford E Transit 350 Trend vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 39.4%

643

Grey 27.3%

446

Black 15.4%

251

Silver 10.3%

169

Blue 6.4%

105

Red 1.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford E Transit 350 Trend vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,242

typical

8,382

low mileage

33,683

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford E Transit 350 Trend vehicles fall between 8,382 and 33,683 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,382 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,382–33,683 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford E Transit 350 Trends sit.

⚠ Over 45,472 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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