Ford Transit 350 Mwb Td (2001)
2001 Ford Transit 350 Mwb Td
CarHunch analysed 358 real MOT records for the 2001 Ford Transit 350 Mwb Td. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2001 Transit 350 is a seriously unreliable proposition: only 7.1% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. At 23 years old these vehicles are accumulating genuine wear—median mileage sits at 155,928—and the data shows almost every one that comes through testing fails on its initial attempt, with dangerous defects thankfully absent but structural and mechanical breakdowns clearly endemic.
The low advisory count (0.0 per vehicle) suggests inspectors aren't finding minor niggles worth flagging; instead, these Transits are failing outright on major issues like emissions, brakes, or suspension that can't be glossed over. If you're considering one of these vans, treat any potential purchase as a project requiring immediate mechanical inspection and budget heavily for repairs—a 7% first-time pass rate means you're buying a known problem, not a bargain.
What to check before buying a 2001 Ford Transit 350 Mwb 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%) | 357 | 7.1% | 0.18 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Ford Transit 350 Mwb 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 2001 Ford Transit 350 Mwb Td vehicles fall between 112,177 and 181,718 miles.
2001 Ford Transit 350 Mwb Td — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (36% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2023.
MOT History Averages
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