Ford Transit vs Ford Transit 260 swb bi-fuel: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Ford Transit 260 swb bi-fuel
62%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Transit (69%) and Ford Transit 260 swb bi-fuel (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Transit | Ford Transit 260 swb bi-fuel |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% ✓ | 62% |
| MOT failure rate | 31% ✓ | 38% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.9 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 138,004 mi | 137,797 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,477,963 | 6 |
Most common faults
Ford Transit
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Ford Transit 260 swb bi-fuel
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Transit (69%) and Ford Transit 260 swb bi-fuel (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Transit report Full Ford Transit 260 swb bi-fuel 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.