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Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD reliable? We analysed 619 real MOT tests across 119 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 619 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
80.3%
Typical Mileage
122,545mi
Annual Mileage
9,902mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD.

Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,456 mi/yr
Typical
9,902 mi/yr
Average
11,265 mi/yr
Heavy usage
15,031 mi/yr

Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
122,545 mi
75th Percentile
150,793 mi
95th Percentile
194,358 mi
Max Recorded
1,232,701 mi

How Does the Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD THIS CAR 80.3% 619 122,545 mi — yrs
Ford Fiesta 72.8% 33,753,820 57,529 mi 34 yrs
Ford Focus 73.8% 28,316,889 72,500 mi 27 yrs
Ford Transit 68.7% 16,371,688 100,614 mi 37 yrs
Malaguti F-15 Firefox 71.8% 543 7,252 mi 28 yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD?

The Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.3% across 619 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD owner drives around 9,902 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD reliable?
Based on 619 MOT tests, the Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD has a 80.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD do per year?
The typical Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD does around 9,902 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit 100 T260 FWD?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.