Ford Transit 85 T260s FWD (2007)
2007 Ford Transit 85 T260s FWD
CarHunch analysed 416 real MOT records for the 2007 Ford Transit 85 T260s FWD. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2007 Transit is a concerning proposition: only 43.3% pass their MOT first time, almost half the UK average of 80%, and there's virtually no difference between diesel variants (43.1%), so fuel type won't help you here. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, meaning serious safety failures aren't the driver of these rejections.
At 150,840 miles median, these vans are well-used workhorses, and the 0.85 average failures per vehicle tells you they're developing real wear issues rather than one-off problems. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the running gear and structural integrity, since repeated MOT failures on aging Transits usually signal cumulative mechanical fatigue rather than isolated faults.
What to check before buying a 2007 Ford Transit 85 T260s FWD
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 (99%) | 413 | 43.1% | 0.85 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 3 | 75.8% | 1.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Ford Transit 85 T260s FWD 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 2007 Ford Transit 85 T260s FWD vehicles fall between 122,017 and 173,499 miles.
2007 Ford Transit 85 T260s FWD — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (6% of 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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