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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Transit 280s. Check any Transit 280s by registration number below.

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87.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.0%

vs Ford Avg

10

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ford Transit 280s — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Transit 280s has an average MOT pass rate of 87.1%, which is 2.0 percentage points above the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Transit 280s is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Ford Transit 280s, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Transit 280s performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 109 vehicles

90.8%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

2012

Based on 265 vehicles

88.3%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

2011

Based on 86 vehicles

88.4%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

2010

Based on 51 vehicles

98.0%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

2009

Based on 64 vehicles

76.6%Good
Ford average: 85.1%

2008

Based on 200 vehicles

85.0%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 10yr

252k mi

2007

Based on 212 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

2006

Based on 169 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

2005

Based on 103 vehicles

85.4%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

2004

Based on 59 vehicles

83.1%Good
Ford average: 85.1%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Transit 280s

Ford Transit 280s — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Transit 280s MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Transit 280s?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Transit 280s is 87.1% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Transit 280s?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Ford Transit 280s reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.1%, the Ford Transit 280s is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Transit 280s?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Transit 280s?
Typical mileage for the Ford Transit 280s: 252,406 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Transit 280s to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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