Ford Transit Connect MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Transit Connect. Check any Transit Connect by registration number below.
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69.4%
Avg Pass Rate
-15.7%
vs Ford Avg
22
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Ford Transit Connect — MOT Reliability Overview
The Ford Transit Connect has an average MOT pass rate of 69.4%, which is 15.7 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Transit Connect on the road.
The most common reasons a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. If you are preparing your Transit 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 Transit 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 Transit Connect performs at MOT across different model years.
2022
Based on 171 vehicles
4.1%
12.4%
68k mi
2021
Based on 15,447 vehicles
6.6%
14.2%
75k mi
2020
Based on 26,826 vehicles
5.7%
17.6%
71k mi
93k mi
2019
Based on 37,068 vehicles
5.5%
17.8%
70k mi
108k mi
2018
Based on 41,142 vehicles
6.0%
17.3%
112k mi
2017
Based on 44,878 vehicles
6.7%
17.5%
123k mi
2016
Based on 34,988 vehicles
6.6%
18.8%
2015
Based on 33,166 vehicles
7.0%
21.8%
187k mi
2014
Based on 26,409 vehicles
7.7%
23.4%
195k mi
2013
Based on 10,548 vehicles
8.7%
31.4%
175k mi
2012
Based on 14,187 vehicles
9.8%
30.6%
177k mi
2011
Based on 14,268 vehicles
10.1%
33.3%
2010
Based on 12,716 vehicles
10.4%
33.9%
2009
Based on 12,788 vehicles
9.4%
32.4%
2008
Based on 18,976 vehicles
9.9%
33.7%
2007
Based on 21,752 vehicles
9.5%
32.8%
2006
Based on 19,173 vehicles
9.5%
32.5%
2005
Based on 13,667 vehicles
9.5%
32.1%
2004
Based on 10,121 vehicles
9.3%
29.4%
2003
Based on 6,996 vehicles
9.0%
31.2%
2002
Based on 701 vehicles
11.6%
26.6%
0
Based on 213,677 vehicles
104k mi
Top MOT Failures — Ford Transit Connect
The most common reasons a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Offside
Front Nearside
Offside
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Ford Transit Connect — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Ford Transit Connect MOT and reliability.
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