Ford Transit 125 T280 FWD (2013)
2013 Ford Transit 125 T280 FWD
CarHunch analysed 136 real MOT records for the 2013 Ford Transit 125 T280 FWD. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2013 Transit 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 60.7%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals genuine reliability concerns for a van of this age and mileage. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare (0%), so failure modes tend to be manageable rather than safety-critical.
At 130,733 miles average, these vans have been properly worked, and the 0.74 failures per vehicle suggests issues are scattered rather than systemic—brakes, suspension, and emissions components are common culprits at this mileage. If you're considering one, budget for at least one significant repair before it passes its next test, and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on wear items and exhaust systems.
What to check before buying a 2013 Ford Transit 125 T280 FWD
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 134 | 60.5% | 0.73 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 80.6% | 1.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Ford Transit 125 T280 FWD 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 Transit 125 T280 FWD vehicles fall between 105,557 and 154,175 miles.
2013 Ford Transit 125 T280 FWD — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 63 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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