Ford Transit Custom 270 Eco Tech (2013)
2013 Ford Transit Custom 270 Eco Tech
CarHunch analysed 115 real MOT records for the 2013 Ford Transit Custom 270 Eco Tech. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
At 52% first-time pass rate, this 2013 Transit Custom is well below the UK average of 80%—nearly half fail their MOT—and the complete absence of dangerous defects suggests the failures are fixable wear items rather than safety-critical problems. Diesel-specific issues like injectors and turbos are likely culprits here, but nothing alarming enough to keep vehicles off the road.
With median mileage at 123,000 miles for an 11-year-old van, these are working vehicles that have earned their keep, and the modest 0.59 failures per test indicates predictable maintenance rather than a fundamentally unreliable engine. Before committing to one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on fuel system condition and turbo performance—this van will cost you in repairs, but won't surprise you with catastrophic failure.
What to check before buying a 2013 Ford Transit Custom 270 Eco Tech
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 Transit Custom 270 Eco Tech 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 Custom 270 Eco Tech vehicles fall between 100,875 and 143,085 miles.
2013 Ford Transit Custom 270 Eco Tech — Still on the Road
40 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.
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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