Ford Transit Custom (2015)
2015 Ford Transit Custom
CarHunch analysed 284 real MOT records for the 2015 Ford Transit Custom. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Ford Transit Custom is right on par with the UK average at 79.2% first-time pass rate, but a significant concern emerges in the detail: 34.9% of these vans have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, well above the threshold that should trigger scrutiny from any prospective buyer. This is a workhorse diesel van (282 of 284 are diesel), and the pass rate holds steady across fuel type.
At nearly 87,000 miles on average, these Transits are running hard—which explains the 1.8 average failures per test and notably high advisory count of 12.7 per vehicle. Before purchasing, run an independent inspection focused on the chassis, braking system, and structural integrity, since the dangerous defect prevalence suggests wear patterns that MOT advisories alone won't capture.
What to check before buying a 2015 Ford Transit Custom
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.
- ⚠️ 34.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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%) | 282 | 79.2% | 1.81 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 80% | 1 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Ford Transit Custom 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 2015 Ford Transit Custom vehicles fall between 50,593 and 113,401 miles.
2015 Ford Transit Custom — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 216 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
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