2010 Ford Transit · 59,458 MOT tests
2010 Ford Transit reliability
2010 Ford Transits fail 49.3% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 24 Transit years (59,458 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- 49.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 141,802
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 59,458
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.3% of tests fail here (139% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Ford Transit
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.9%
- Suspension26.9%
- Brakes16.4%
- Body, chassis and structure12.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.9%
- Tyres5.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.84%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 6.74%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 6.49%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Registration plate lamp not working 6.44%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.57%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.1%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (23.64%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.05%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.56%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.33%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Ford Transit reliable?
2010 Ford Transits fail 49.3% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 24 Transit years (59,458 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Ford Transit MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.84% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.74% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (6.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Ford Transit have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Ford Transit shows 141,802 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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