Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue (2021)
2021 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue
CarHunch analysed 18,932 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2021 Ford Transit 350 Leader EcoBlue passes its MOT slightly above the UK average, with 82.1% of vehicles getting through first time compared to 80% nationally—a solid result. The dangerous defect rate of 11.9% is reassuringly low, meaning fewer than one in eight vehicles have issues that pose a real safety risk.
At nearly 60,000 miles on average, these vans are running typical mileage for their age and have clocked up real working life. The real story is in the detail: these vehicles average only 0.49 failures per test but rack up 2.0 advisories, suggesting they're generally sound but accumulating minor wear items like brake pads and seals. If you're considering one, budget for routine maintenance and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the brake system and suspension components, which appear to be where most advisory issues cluster.
What to check before buying a 2021 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 18,922 | 82.1% | 0.49 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 5 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue vehicles fall between 38,030 and 75,965 miles.
MOT History Averages
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