Ford Transit 115 T430 17s RWD (2010)
2010 Ford Transit 115 T430 17s RWD
CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 2010 Ford Transit 115 T430 17s RWD. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Ford Transit 115 is a weak MOT performer, with a first-time pass rate of just 55.2%—significantly below the UK average of 80%—meaning nearly half will fail their test. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical issues.
These vans are working hard, with a median mileage of 124,280 miles at 14 years old, and they're averaging nearly one failure per vehicle, suggesting wear-related problems are the norm rather than the exception. Before buying one, budget for immediate repairs and plan for regular maintenance, as the MOT pass rate indicates these are high-mileage workhorses that need close attention to stay roadworthy.
What to check before buying a 2010 Ford Transit 115 T430 17s RWD
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 104 | 55.3% | 0.99 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 2 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Ford Transit 115 T430 17s RWD vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Ford Transit 115 T430 17s RWD vehicles fall between 58,232 and 168,579 miles.
2010 Ford Transit 115 T430 17s RWD — Still on the Road
31 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 61% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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