Ford Transit 280 SWB Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Transit 280 SWB car check
Is the Ford Transit 280 SWB reliable? We analysed 687 real MOT tests across 490 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Transit 280 SWB 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 SWB.
Ford Transit 280 SWB Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Transit 280 SWB. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Transit 280 SWB Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Transit 280 SWB owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Transit 280 SWB Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit 280 SWB 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 SWB 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 SWB THIS CAR | 60.0% | 687 | 148,497 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 |
| Toyota Corolla Verso Sr D-4D | 83.9% | 1,196 | 137,822 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit 280 SWB trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Transit 280 SWBShould you buy a used Ford Transit 280 SWB?
The Ford Transit 280 SWB has an overall MOT pass rate of 60.0% across 687 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
A typical Ford Transit 280 SWB owner drives around 5,296 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.