Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Ford Transit 115 T350l RWD?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2010 Ford Transit 115 T350l RWD?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2010 Ford Transit 115 T350l RWD?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2010 Ford Transit 115 T350l RWD reliable?

Based on MOT data from 536 vehicles, the 2010 Ford Transit 115 T350l RWD has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Ford Transit 115 T350l RWD?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Transit 115 T350l RWD (2010)

536 real MOT outcomes analysed • 71.2% first-time pass rate

2010 Ford Transit 115 T350l RWD

CarHunch analysed 536 real MOT records for the 2010 Ford Transit 115 T350l RWD. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2010 Transit 115 is in serious trouble on the MOT bench—only 31.5% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning roughly seven in ten will fail their test. The good news is that dangerous defects are not endemic to this model, but the sheer failure rate makes this a van that demands pre-purchase inspection and realistic budgeting for repairs before test day.

At 154,000 miles median (pretty typical for a 14-year-old workhorse), these vans average 0.86 failures each, pointing to wear across multiple systems rather than one fatal flaw. If you're considering one, factor in professional pre-MOT checks and expect to address suspension, lighting, or brake components before booking the test itself.

The 2010 Ford Transit 115 T350l RWD has a below-average first-time pass rate (71.2% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

First-time pass

71.2%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.86

Over 3.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

154k

Middle half: 127k–182k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

These stats describe 536 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 536 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	533	71.1%	0.86

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,259 Ford Transit 115 T350l RWD vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 86.5%

1,955

Silver 4.6%

103

Blue 4%

Yellow 2.3%

Red 1.8%

Black 0.4%

Grey 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Ford Transit 115 T350l RWD vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

154,047

typical

127,429

low mileage

181,810

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Ford Transit 115 T350l RWD vehicles fall between 127,429 and 181,810 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 127,429 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 127,429–181,810 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Ford Transit 115 T350l RWDs sit.

⚠ Over 245,443 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Ford Transit 115 T350l RWD — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 42% of 2010 Ford Transit 115 T350l RWDs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 79 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (42% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.86

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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