Ford Transit 85 T260s FWD (2010)
2010 Ford Transit 85 T260s FWD
CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 2010 Ford Transit 85 T260s FWD. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 Transit is a tough MOT proposition: only 52% pass first time compared to the UK average of 80%, putting it well below the typical reliability standard for its age. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so major safety issues aren't the pattern here.
At 145,000 miles median, these vans are running high but not unusually so for 14-year-old work vehicles, and the average 1.24 failures per test tells you they're accumulating wear rather than facing catastrophic problems. If you're considering one, budget for immediate remedial work before purchase and factor in regular maintenance costs—this isn't a set-and-forget van.
What to check before buying a 2010 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%) | 146 | 51.9% | 1.23 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 69.3% | 2.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 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 2010 Ford Transit 85 T260s FWD vehicles fall between 122,188 and 176,409 miles.
2010 Ford Transit 85 T260s FWD — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 22 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (24% 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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