Ford Transit 135 T430 RWD (2014)
2014 Ford Transit 135 T430 RWD
CarHunch analysed 133 real MOT records for the 2014 Ford Transit 135 T430 RWD. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2014 Ford Transit 135 T430 is a deeply unreliable proposition—only 22.7% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and virtually every vehicle in this cohort will need remedial work before it's roadworthy. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from the data, but the median CarHunch score of 35 out of 100 reflects a van that consistently struggles to meet legal standards.
At 71,000 miles on average, these Transit 135s have covered reasonable distance for their age, yet the 0.26 failures per vehicle indicates recurrent problems rather than isolated issues—typical wear items failing repeatedly across the fleet. If you're considering one, budget heavily for repairs before purchase and treat any first-MOT pass as a lucky exception rather than the norm.
What to check before buying a 2014 Ford Transit 135 T430 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Ford Transit 135 T430 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 2014 Ford Transit 135 T430 RWD vehicles fall between 28,875 and 90,200 miles.
2014 Ford Transit 135 T430 RWD — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
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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