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Ford Transit 260 SWB Td Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Transit 260 SWB Td reliable? We analysed 314 real MOT tests across 358 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 314 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
56.1%
Typical Mileage
145,989mi
Annual Mileage
5,022mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit 260 SWB Td is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Transit 260 SWB Td.

Ford Transit 260 SWB Td Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Transit 260 SWB Td. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Transit 260 SWB Td Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Transit 260 SWB Td owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,616 mi/yr
Typical
5,022 mi/yr
Average
5,902 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,343 mi/yr

Ford Transit 260 SWB Td Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit 260 SWB Td MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
145,989 mi
75th Percentile
164,448 mi
95th Percentile
210,840 mi
Max Recorded
244,627 mi

How Does the Ford Transit 260 SWB Td Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Transit 260 SWB Td THIS CAR 56.1% 314 145,989 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
Suzuki Gsx 250 R AL8 Abs 91.1% 619 4,198 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit 260 SWB Td trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit 260 SWB Td?

The Ford Transit 260 SWB Td has an overall MOT pass rate of 56.1% across 314 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.

A typical Ford Transit 260 SWB Td owner drives around 5,022 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 260 SWB Td — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit 260 SWB Td reliable?
Based on 314 MOT tests, the Ford Transit 260 SWB Td has a 56.1% pass rate — below average, so factor in potential repair costs.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit 260 SWB Td?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit 260 SWB Td do per year?
The typical Ford Transit 260 SWB Td does around 5,022 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit 260 SWB Td last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit 260 SWB Td?
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.