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Ford Transit 125 T350 RWD (2013)

945 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.2% first-time pass rate

2013 Ford Transit 125 T350 RWD

CarHunch analysed 945 real MOT records for the 2013 Ford Transit 125 T350 RWD. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2013 Transit 125 is a serious reliability concern: only 35.9% pass their MOT first time, less than half the UK average of 80%. The overwhelming majority are diesel (937 out of 945 vehicles), and that fuel type shows an identical 35.6% pass rate, so there's no fuel-related variation hiding here—this is simply a van that fails heavily across the board.

These vans are working hard, with a median mileage of 127,725 miles at 11 years old, which is typical for a commercial vehicle. The average of 0.54 failures per test suggests structural or wear-related issues that accumulate rather than isolated problems, and the complete absence of dangerous defects is the only bright spot. If you're buying one used, budget for imminent MOT work and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, braking, and emissions systems where Transit 125s typically stumble.

The 2013 Ford Transit 125 T350 RWD passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (81.2%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass
81.2%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
0%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.54
Over 2.9 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
128k
Middle half: 100k–162k
For context
🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 945 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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Before you buy a 2013 Ford Transit 125 T350 RWD

Based on MOT data from 945 vehicles — here's what to check.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 937 81.3% 0.53

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,014 Ford Transit 125 T350 RWD vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 91.1%
1,835
Red 3.4%
69
Silver 2.4%
48
Blue 1.5%
30
Yellow 0.5%
11
Black 0.4%
9
Green 0.3%
7
Grey 0.2%
5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Ford Transit 125 T350 RWD 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.

127,725
typical
100,002
low mileage
161,988
high mileage

Half of all 2013 Ford Transit 125 T350 RWD vehicles fall between 100,002 and 161,988 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 100,002 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.
100,002–161,988 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Ford Transit 125 T350 RWDs sit.
Over 218,683 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 Transit 125 T350 RWD — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 57% of 2013 Ford Transit 125 T350 RWDs are still active.

182 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.

104 182 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* 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

2.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.54
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle
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