Ford Transit (2015)
2015 Ford Transit
CarHunch analysed 68,761 real MOT records for the 2015 Ford Transit. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Ford Transit matches the UK average pass rate at 79.8%, so reliability is broadly in line with expectations—but nearly 40% of these vans have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is a significant concern for buyers and warrants thorough pre-purchase inspection. At 85,000 miles median mileage for a nine-year-old van, these are working vehicles, and the 2.05 average failures per test reflects genuine wear; however, the high advisory count of 13.7 per vehicle suggests ongoing maintenance demands.
For a Transit buyer, check the full MOT history carefully: this model will need regular attention to stay roadworthy, and you should budget for preventive maintenance rather than hoping to skip services. If you're buying one, factor in that dangerous defects are commonplace enough that a pre-purchase inspection by a van specialist isn't optional.
What to check before buying a 2015 Ford Transit
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.
- ⚠️ 39.1% 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 (100%) | 68,721 | 79.8% | 2.05 |
| Petrol (0%) | 36 | 71.1% | 1.94 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 87.5% | 1 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 80% | 1 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Ford Transit 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 vehicles fall between 62,044 and 112,941 miles.
2015 Ford Transit — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 54,171 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Ford Transit
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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45.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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44.4%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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44%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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38.3%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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37.2%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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34.6%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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33.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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