Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Ford Transit 350 Leader MHEV?

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 Transit 350 Leader MHEV?

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 Transit 350 Leader MHEV?

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 Transit 350 Leader MHEV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 655 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Transit 350 Leader MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92%, 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 Transit 350 Leader MHEV?

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 Transit 350 Leader MHEV (2022)

655 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Transit 350 Leader MHEV

CarHunch analysed 655 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Transit 350 Leader MHEV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Ford Transit 350 Leader MHEV posts an 86.6% first-time pass rate, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting this is a solidly reliable van for its age and mileage. The 3.8% dangerous defect rate is reassuringly low, so structural and safety issues are not a concern for buyers.

At nearly 49,000 miles on average, these vans have been put to proper work, yet they're holding up well with just 0.18 failures per vehicle and 0.9 advisories—minor wear items rather than systemic problems. Before purchasing, run an independent inspection focusing on the hybrid system's condition, as that tech remains relatively untested at scale on vehicles this young.

The 2022 Ford Transit 350 Leader MHEV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

92%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 1.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

47k

Middle half: 28k–67k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 655 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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Before you buy a 2022 Ford Transit 350 Leader MHEV

Based on MOT data from 655 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	652	92%	0.17

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,897 Ford Transit 350 Leader MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 86.2%

1,636

Grey 7.7%

146

Silver 4.1%

Blue 1.4%

Red 0.3%

Black 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Transit 350 Leader MHEV 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.

46,622

typical

28,090

low mileage

66,888

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Transit 350 Leader MHEV vehicles fall between 28,090 and 66,888 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 28,090 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.

✓ 28,090–66,888 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Transit 350 Leader MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 90,298 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2022 Ford Transit 350 Leader MHEV — Still on the Road

Almost all 2022 Ford Transit 350 Leader MHEVs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 597 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

1.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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