Ford Auto Trail (2013)
2013 Ford Auto Trail
CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2013 Ford Auto Trail. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Ford Auto Trail passes its MOT on first attempt 90.2% of the time, well ahead of the UK average of 80%—this is a solidly reliable motorhome base. The dangerous defect rate of 7.4% is reassuringly low, suggesting no systematic safety concerns.
These vehicles are running at just 19,580 miles median (21,680 average) for their age, which is actually modest and suggests many are used seasonally or for leisure trips rather than daily commuting. With an average of 1.11 failures and 5.8 advisories per test, expect minor maintenance niggles—typically wear items and consumables—but nothing that should deter a buyer; check the service history carefully and budget for routine upkeep before your first trip.
What to check before buying a 2013 Ford Auto Trail
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.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Ford Auto Trail 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 2013 Ford Auto Trail vehicles fall between 14,625 and 27,167 miles.
2013 Ford Auto Trail — Still on the Road
115 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
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