Ford Transit Connect
MOT data from 259,747 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 78.5%. Average mileage at test: 106,623 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 256,614 | 78.5% |
| Petrol | 2,917 | 83% |
| LP | 178 | 79.2% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 411 | 67.2% | |
| Top failures: 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2003 | 4,319 | 66.8% | |
| Top failures: 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2004 | 6,368 | 67.8% | |
| Top failures: 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2005 | 8,708 | 66.3% | |
| Top failures: 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2006 | 12,396 | 67.3% | |
| Top failures: 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, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2007 | 14,167 | 68.5% | |
| Top failures: 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2008 | 12,577 | 69.2% | |
| Top failures: 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2009 | 8,514 | 69.8% | |
| Top failures: 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, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2010 | 8,646 | 69.2% | |
| Top failures: 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, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2011 | 9,569 | 71.7% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2012 | 9,533 | 73.5% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2013 | 7,161 | 74.6% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2014 | 17,493 | 81.3% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2015 | 21,903 | 82.4% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2016 | 20,771 | 84.1% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2017 | 24,622 | 85.4% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2018 | 23,343 | 85.5% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2019 | 20,703 | 84.4% | |
| Top failures: engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2020 | 15,004 | 84.8% | |
| Top failures: engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2021 | 13,384 | 87.8% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2022 | 151 | 87.4% | |
| Top failures: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
88,915 mi
Median
110,061 mi
75th percentile
147,012 mi
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