2015 Ford Transit · 126,558 MOT tests
2015 Ford Transit reliability
2015 Ford Transits fail 31.4% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 24 Transit years (126,558 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- 31.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 100,160
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 126,558
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 10% of tests fail here (305% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Ford Transit
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure10%
- Brakes9.9%
- Lights and electrics9.5%
- Suspension6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Tyres5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.46%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.59%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.77%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.39%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.16%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.62%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.5%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.47%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.88%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Ford Transit reliable?
2015 Ford Transits fail 31.4% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 24 Transit years (126,558 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Ford Transit MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.46% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.59% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Ford Transit have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Ford Transit shows 100,160 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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