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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Connect. Check any Connect by registration number below.

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49.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-35.8%

vs Ford Avg

5

Year Ranges

Poor

Reliability

Ford Connect — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Connect has an average MOT pass rate of 49.4%, which is 35.8 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This suggests the Connect can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Ford Connect fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Connect for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Connect, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Connect performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 59 vehicles

25.4%Poor
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

10.8%

Retest Rate

67.6%

2008

Based on 122 vehicles

46.7%Poor
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

18.9%

Retest Rate

35.1%

2007

Based on 168 vehicles

64.3%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

21.2%

2005

Based on 44 vehicles

45.5%Poor
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

15.6%

Retest Rate

3.1%

0

Based on 280 vehicles

65.0%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

141k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Connect

The most common reasons a Ford Connect fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

9.0%
2

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

8.2%
3

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

6.0%
Ford Connect Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

15.3%

Front

13.6%

Front Offside

13.6%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Connect

Ford Connect — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Connect MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Connect?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Connect is 49.4% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Connect?
The most common MOT failures on the Ford Connect are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (9.0%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (8.2%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (6.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ford Connect reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 49.4%, the Ford Connect is rated as "Poor" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Connect?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Connect?
Typical mileage for the Ford Connect: 141,373 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Connect to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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