Ford Transit 350 Lwb Td (2002)
2002 Ford Transit 350 Lwb Td
CarHunch analysed 1,011 real MOT records for the 2002 Ford Transit 350 Lwb Td. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2002 Ford Transit 350 is a profoundly unreliable proposition: just 8.5% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, making it one of the worst-performing cohorts on record. The diesel variant (8.3% pass rate) offers no advantage, and whilst dangerous defects are mercifully absent, the sheer frequency of failures means you're buying a vehicle that will need serious work before and after every MOT.
These vans have covered 157,000 miles on the median, which is high for age but typical for commercial Transit use, and the 0.24 average failures per test suggests chronic wear across multiple systems rather than one killer issue. If you're considering this model, budget heavily for immediate repairs and ongoing maintenance—this is a vehicle for someone with mechanical knowledge, time, or a trusted garage relationship.
What to check before buying a 2002 Ford Transit 350 Lwb Td
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%) | 1,007 | 8.3% | 0.24 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 3 | 52.2% | 1.67 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Ford Transit 350 Lwb Td 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 2002 Ford Transit 350 Lwb Td vehicles fall between 123,532 and 184,582 miles.
2002 Ford Transit 350 Lwb Td — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 25 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (24% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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