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

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Is the Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited reliable? We analysed 799 real MOT tests across 262 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 799 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.9%
Typical Mileage
72,709mi
Annual Mileage
12,169mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited 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 Limited.

Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited Number Plates

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

Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
8,180 mi/yr
Typical
12,169 mi/yr
Average
13,239 mi/yr
Heavy usage
17,428 mi/yr

Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited Mileage Distribution

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

Median
72,709 mi
75th Percentile
95,310 mi
95th Percentile
131,855 mi
Max Recorded
223,024 mi

How Does the Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited 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 Limited THIS CAR 87.9% 799 72,709 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
Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A 83.8% 802 26,270 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited?

The Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.9% across 799 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 Limited owner drives around 12,169 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 Limited — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited reliable?
Based on 799 MOT tests, the Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited has a 87.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited do per year?
The typical Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited does around 12,169 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited?
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.