Ford Transit 350 Mwb Td (2003)

259 real MOT outcomes analysed • 9.1% first-time pass rate

2003 Ford Transit 350 Mwb Td

CarHunch analysed 259 real MOT records for the 2003 Ford Transit 350 Mwb Td. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2003 Ford Transit 350 is a serious reliability risk: only 9.1% passed their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and the diesel variants fared barely better at 8.9%. No vehicles in this cohort recorded dangerous defects, which is the only bright spot on an otherwise bleak report card.

At 149,000 miles median, these vans are well-used but not exceptionally abused for their age, yet they still averaged 0.29 failures per vehicle—suggesting fundamental durability problems rather than neglect. If you're considering this model, budget heavily for repairs and have any prospect independently inspected by a diesel van specialist before purchase.

Below average reliability 70.9% below UK average
9.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
149,459
typical mileage
114,745–172,913 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.29
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2003 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%) 258 8.9% 0.28
Other (0%) 1 62.5% 3

Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 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.

114,745
low mileage
149,459
typical
172,913
high mileage

Half of all 2003 Ford Transit 350 Mwb Td vehicles fall between 114,745 and 172,913 miles.

2003 Ford Transit 350 Mwb Td — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (43% of peak).

11 12 2017 2021

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2021.

MOT History Averages

1.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.29
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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