Ford Transit Connect MOT Results

Registered in 2015
75.2% pass rate
from 15,565 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2015 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2015 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit Connect is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (58% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (41% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (54% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Headlamp levelling device (75% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.61% fail on Reversing lamps (160% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Reversing lamps (160% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Reversing lamp switch (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (77% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.21% fail on Direction indicators (87% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Flashing type (87% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.045% fail on Individual direction indicators (93% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Rear reflectors (41% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment (63% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket (86% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0064% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0064% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.058% fail on Position lamps (78% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Position lamp (77% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.0064% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0064% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 6.8% fail on Brakes (13% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (31% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (52% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 4.1% fail on Brake pads (53% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums (34% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs (33% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.084% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.071% fail on Cable
        • 0.0064% fail on Lever
        • 0.0064% fail on Linkage
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (47% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance (28% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (29% better than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (58% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0064% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.78% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance (40% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (39% better than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance (35% better than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.039% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (150% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Pedal (190% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.071% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (84% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Electronic stability control (77% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Anti-lock braking system (93% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0064% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems (130% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.090% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.096% fail on Parking brake control (73% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Lever (73% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.051% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0064% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.032% fail on Flexible brake hoses (78% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.013% fail on Rigid brake pipes (98% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.0064% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0064% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0064% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0064% fail on Additional braking device
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres (38% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth (37% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (44% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers (32% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (13% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.39% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.38% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0064% fail on Window
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear (61% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors (65% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.064% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (23% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested (63% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.039% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0064% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0064% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0064% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.15% fail on Spark ignition (69% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.077% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.064% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0064% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0064% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0064% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0064% fail on Undertray
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension (67% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (43% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.37% fail on Springs (83% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Coil springs (81% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.36% fail on Coil spring (81% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.0064% fail on Mounting
    • 0.26% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0064% fail on Linkage
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings (57% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.013% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0064% fail on Axles
      • 0.0064% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0064% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0064% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.81% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.31% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.0064% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.013% fail on Prop shafts (89% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.013% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Body (51% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component (45% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Panel
    • 0.077% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.077% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.051% fail on Doors (69% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0064% fail on Hinge
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0064% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0064% fail on Door condition
    • 0.045% fail on Seats
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.019% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.032% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.032% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.013% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0064% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0064% fail on Tank
    • 0.0064% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0064% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0064% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0064% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0064% fail on Floor
  • 0.42% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts (52% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.064% fail on Attachment (160% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0064% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0064% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2015 vans)
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0064% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0064% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.058% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.051% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0064% fail on Operation
    • 0.026% fail on Steering play
      • 0.026% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.013% fail on Power steering (94% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
    • 0.0064% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels (59% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment (61% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.071% fail on Condition