Ford Transit Connect
From 259,747 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Transit Connects fare better: 2022 models pass at 85.4% vs 60.9% for 2003.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, 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, caused 9,286 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| 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 | 9,286 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7,453 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 7,011 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 6,586 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5,826 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5,772 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5,758 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 5,453 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5,182 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4,873 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 23.9% of Transit Connect failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 28.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £130.
Ford Transit Connect on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 10,652 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 5,890 newly registered, a net loss of 4,762. At this rate, roughly 41.5 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 175,266 | 22,269 | +1,896 | -2,464 | -568 |
| 2025 Q2 | 176,081 | 22,022 | +1,564 | -2,641 | -1,077 |
| 2025 Q1 | 177,361 | 21,819 | +1,486 | -2,421 | -935 |
| 2024 Q4 | 178,806 | 21,309 | +944 | -3,126 | -2,182 |
| 2024 Q3 | 181,552 | 20,745 | +1,400 | -2,892 | -1,492 |
| 2024 Q2 | 183,551 | 20,238 | +3,102 | -2,751 | +351 |
| 2024 Q1 | 183,491 | 19,947 | +3,200 | -2,669 | +531 |
| 2023 Q4 | 183,554 | 19,353 | +1,871 | -2,598 | -727 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Connect 200 Limited | Diesel | 10,612 | 10% |
| Transit Connect 200 | Diesel | 10,434 | 10% |
| Transit Connect 200 Ltd Tdci | Diesel | 9,440 | 9% |
| Transit Connect 240 Limited | Diesel | 7,270 | 7% |
| Transit Connect 240 Ltd Tdci | Diesel | 7,076 | 7% |
| Transit Connect 200 Trend | Diesel | 6,092 | 6% |
| Transit Connect 220 | Diesel | 5,476 | 5% |
| Transit Connect 210 Trend | Diesel | 4,673 | 5% |
| Transit Connect 200 Base Tdci | Diesel | 4,617 | 5% |
| Transit Conn T200 L75 | Diesel | 4,142 | 4% |
| Transit Connect 250Lmited Eblu | Diesel | 3,940 | 4% |
| Transit Connect 220Leader Eblu | Diesel | 3,820 | 4% |
| Transit Connect 240 | Diesel | 3,764 | 4% |
| Transit Conn T230 L90 | Petrol | 3,754 | 4% |
| Transit Connect 210 | Diesel | 3,203 | 3% |
| Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb | Diesel | 2,913 | 3% |
| Tran Connect 90 T230 | Diesel | 2,690 | 3% |
| Transit Connect 75 T200 | Diesel | 2,666 | 3% |
| Transit Connect 240Lmited Eblu | Diesel | 2,633 | 3% |
| Transit Connect 220 Base Tdci | Diesel | 2,577 | 3% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 85.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2021 | 84.3% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 78.8% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 77.7% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
17 earlier years
| 2018 | 79.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2017 | 79.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2016 | 78.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2015 | 77% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2014 | 75.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2013 | 69.4% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2012 | 67.6% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2011 | 65.9% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2010 | 63.2% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, 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 |
| 2009 | 64% | 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 |
| 2008 | 62.9% | 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 |
| 2007 | 61.6% | 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 |
| 2006 | 60.9% | 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 |
| 2005 | 60% | 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2004 | 61.9% | 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2003 | 60.9% | 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2002 | 57.9% | 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 rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transit Connects tested had between 88,915 and 147,012 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 110,061 median miles, the Transit Connect has 0.025 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 Transit Connect MOT pass rate?
The Ford Transit Connect has a 72.6% MOT pass rate based on 259,747 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Transit Connect?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Transit Connect is 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, which caused 9,286 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Ford Transit Connects are on UK roads?
There are 175,266 Ford Transit Connects currently licensed on UK roads, with 22,269 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Transit Connect at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Transit Connect is 110,061 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 88,915 and 147,012 miles.
Buying a used Transit 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 72.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £130 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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