Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Ford Auto Trail?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Ford Auto Trail?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Ford Auto Trail?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Ford Auto Trail reliable?

Based on MOT data from 149 vehicles, the 2013 Ford Auto Trail has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Ford Auto Trail?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Auto Trail (2013)

149 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.2% first-time pass rate

2013 Ford Auto Trail

CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2013 Ford Auto Trail. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2013 Ford Auto Trail — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.11

Over 10 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 15k–27k

For context

These stats describe 149 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 149 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Ford Auto Trail vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

19,580

typical

14,625

low mileage

27,167

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Ford Auto Trail vehicles fall between 14,625 and 27,167 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,625 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,625–27,167 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Ford Auto Trails sit.

⚠ Over 36,675 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Ford Auto Trail — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Ford Auto Trails are still being driven.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.11

Avg failures per vehicle

5.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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