FORD TRANSIT CONNECT MOT Pass Rate
74.0% of 60,689 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT MOT tests pass.
At 74.0%, The TRANSIT CONNECT passes slightly less often than the average across all FORD models (75.3%).
At 74.0%, The FORD TRANSIT CONNECT passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD TRANSIT CONNECT tested at 0–3 years pass 83.9% of the time, compared with just 57.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 83.9% | 2,563 | 45,956 miles |
| 3–6 years | 82.6% | 12,524 | 63,760 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.0% | 22,111 | 101,625 miles |
| 10–15 years | 67.2% | 10,450 | 126,091 miles |
| 15+ years | 57.4% | 13,041 | 142,059 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
The most common reason the FORD TRANSIT CONNECT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 56.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 56.8% | not working |
| Brakes | 43.7% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 35.6% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 27.8% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 26.3% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 19.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.1% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 4.2% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.7% | inscription illegible |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 71.5% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 75.1% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 69.6% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 83.4% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 72.7% pass rate
- FORD KA — 71.9% pass rate