Ford Transit 350 (2016)
2016 Ford Transit 350
CarHunch analysed 1,944 real MOT records for the 2016 Ford Transit 350. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Ford Transit 350 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 38.3%, nearly half the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for reliability. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at 0%, so while these vans fail their MOTs frequently, they're not unsafe—they're just in need of maintenance.
At 106,645 miles median, these vehicles have typical mileage for their age, yet they're still averaging 0.35 failures per test, suggesting wear and degradation is catching up with this model year. Before buying one, budget for regular servicing and plan for multiple MOT attempts; this van will likely need work to pass each test cycle.
What to check before buying a 2016 Ford Transit 350
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 (99%) | 1,928 | 38% | 0.35 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 15 | 82.4% | 1.2 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Ford Transit 350 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 2016 Ford Transit 350 vehicles fall between 85,562 and 130,035 miles.
2016 Ford Transit 350 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 608 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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