Ford Connect
From 344 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 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 and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, caused 30 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 30 |
| 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 | 22 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 21 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 17 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 17 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 16 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 16 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.6% of Connect failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 16.6% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £174.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 66.4% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Connects tested had between 117,819 and 202,421 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 156,607 median miles, the Connect has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Connect MOT pass rate?
The Ford Connect has a 57% MOT pass rate based on 344 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Connect?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Connect is brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include 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.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Connect at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Connect is 156,607 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 117,819 and 202,421 miles.
Buying a used Connect?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 57% pass rate and an average repair bill of £174 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 48.6% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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