2020 Ford Transit 350 Ecoblue — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 604 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Transit 350 Ecoblue, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres. Its pass rate of 91.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.9% in the 90-120k group versus 5.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.0% | 36 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.0% | 18 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.1% | 13 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 12 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 9 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.0% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 12 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 8 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 8 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 13.7% | 83 |
| 2 | Tyres | 8.3% | 50 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.0% | 24 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.6% | 22 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 19 |
| 6 | Other defects | 3.0% | 18 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 303 | 5.0% |
| 30-60k | 157 | 10.2% |
| 60-90k | 85 | 16.5% |
| 90-120k | 36 | 13.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 70 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 144 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 162 | 11.7% |
| 2025 | 158 | 12.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Transit 350 Ecoblue
Before buying a 2020 Ford Transit 350 Ecoblue, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 6.0% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (6.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (2.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Ford Transit 350 Ecoblues pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 604 2020 Ford Transit 350 Ecoblue MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Transit 350 Ecoblue?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by brakes (3.0%).
Does the 2020 Transit 350 Ecoblue get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.0% in the 0-30k band to 13.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 604 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.