How Much Is a Ford Transit Worth as Scrap in 2026?

A Ford Transit in scrap condition is typically worth between £200 and £500 in 2026. As a large panel van, the Transit weighs substantially more than any passenger car on this page, and that extra steel content is the primary reason it commands such a strong scrap price. High roof and long wheelbase variants sit at the upper end of that range, while smaller Transit Custom and Transit Connect models come in below the full-size Transit. It is one of the best-value vehicles to scrap in the UK simply because of its sheer size and steel content.

What Affects the Scrap Value of a Ford Transit?

The Transit's weight is its biggest asset at the point of scrapping. A standard medium wheelbase Transit panel van weighs between 1,800 and 2,200 kg unladen, depending on roof height and chassis configuration. Long wheelbase high roof versions come in even heavier. The Transit Custom, which is a separate and smaller model, weighs considerably less at around 1,500 to 1,700 kg. All that steel translates directly into a higher scrap offer than any passenger car in the same condition.

The diesel engine in the vast majority of Transits contributes through the diesel oxidation catalyst, though this carries a lower precious metal value than a petrol catalytic converter. The chassis, load floor steel, bulkhead and load area panelling all add to the weight, and transit dealers will often note whether racking, shelving or conversion work is still fitted, as additional steel fittings can add a small amount to the total.

Non-runner Transits are very commonly scrapped and are collected by flatbed in exactly the same way as a running van. High mileage is irrelevant to the scrap price. The V5C logbook is important for the legal handover and should be kept ready, but even without it most dealers will proceed with additional identity checks.

How to Get the Best Price for Your Ford Transit

Because the Transit is such a large and valuable vehicle to scrap, the variation between dealer quotes can be proportionally larger than for a small car, sometimes running to £50 to £100 between the lowest and highest offer. Comparing at least three quotes is especially worthwhile here. Use a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility to ensure your payment arrives by bank transfer and that a Certificate of Destruction is issued. The Transit's weight means some dealers will send a specialist flatbed rather than a standard car transporter, so it is worth confirming the collection vehicle type when you book.

For more on the scrapping process, read our guide on how to scrap a car. You can also use the scrap car value calculator or read our full guide on how much a scrap car is worth.