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Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV reliable? We analysed 833 real MOT tests across 324 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 833 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
78.9%
Typical Mileage
41,359mi
Annual Mileage
9,946mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV.

Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

80.3%
2023
76.9%
2021
81.8%
2020

Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,780 mi/yr
Typical
9,946 mi/yr
Average
11,884 mi/yr
Heavy usage
16,768 mi/yr

Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 61 80.3% 20,808 27,463 38,838
2021 598 76.9% 25,129 38,958 54,328
2020 121 81.8% 54,167 76,968 102,161

How Long Does a Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV Last?

Based on 324 Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
41,359 mi
75th Percentile
59,814 mi
95th Percentile
109,002 mi
Max Recorded
168,376 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

81.8% MOT pass rate from 121 tests

Year to avoid
2021

76.9% MOT pass rate from 598 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.8% across 121 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV THIS CAR 78.9% 833 41,359 mi — yrs
Ford Fiesta 72.8% 33,753,820 57,529 mi 34 yrs
Ford Focus 73.8% 28,316,889 72,500 mi 27 yrs
Ford Transit 68.7% 16,371,688 100,614 mi 37 yrs
BMW F 900 R 96.2% 344 5,344 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV?

The Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.9% across 833 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV owner drives around 9,946 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV reliable?
Based on 833 MOT tests, the Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV has a 78.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV do per year?
The typical Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV does around 9,946 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Transit Custom 300 Leader MHEV is 2020 with a 81.8% pass rate across 121 tests.