Ford Transit 280 LWB Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Transit 280 LWB car check
Is the Ford Transit 280 LWB reliable? We analysed 1,313 real MOT tests across 521 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Transit 280 LWB is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Transit 280 LWB.
Ford Transit 280 LWB Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Transit 280 LWB. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Transit 280 LWB Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Transit 280 LWB owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Transit 280 LWB Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit 280 LWB MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ford Transit 280 LWB Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit 280 LWB THIS CAR | 61.7% | 1,313 | 149,073 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 |
| Kawasaki Zzr 1100 | 83.7% | 1,243 | 35,710 mi | 36 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit 280 LWB trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Transit 280 LWBShould you buy a used Ford Transit 280 LWB?
The Ford Transit 280 LWB has an overall MOT pass rate of 61.7% across 1,313 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
A typical Ford Transit 280 LWB owner drives around 5,234 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.