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Ford T260 vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Ford T260
71%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford T260 (71%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Ford T260 Ford Transit
MOT pass rate 71% ✓ 69%
MOT failure rate 29% ✓ 31%
Faults & advisories per test 1.8 ✓ 2.9
Dangerous-fault share 3% 2% ✓
Average mileage 134,104 mi 138,004 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 1,477,963

Most common faults

Ford T260

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  3. exhaust silencer rosting but not leaking
  4. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  5. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  6. Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Ford Transit

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Oil leak
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Ford T260 (71%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Ford T260 report Full Ford Transit report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.