Ford Transit Connect MOT Results

Registered in 2002
48.9% pass rate
from 595 tests in 2021
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 2002 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit Connect is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 9.2% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 7.7% fail on Headlamp (100% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 8.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (150% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 7.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.0% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.8% fail on Battery(ies) (190% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.67% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.67% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.67% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.67% fail on Switch
    • 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 28% fail on Suspension (40% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (92% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 12% fail on Anti-roll bars (190% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 5.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.5% fail on Wheel bearings (77% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Springs
      • 1.8% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.84% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.67% fail on Shackle bracket (10 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.34% fail on Anchor bracket (6 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
      • 0.84% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.17% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.17% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.84% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.34% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 23% fail on Brakes (23% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (66% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 8.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 5.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 6.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt
          • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.34% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.34% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 10% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.50% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.50% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.34% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.0% fail on Pedal
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.67% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.67% fail on Lever
    • 0.67% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.67% fail on Load sensing valves (69% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.17% fail on Valves
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Transmission
      • 5.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 5.0% fail on Joints
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.0% fail on Bumpers (5 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis (61% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition (61% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Seats
      • 0.67% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.84% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Tank
      • 0.17% fail on Hose
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.67% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.17% fail on Bracket
    • 0.50% fail on Body
      • 0.50% fail on Other body component
    • 0.17% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.17% fail on Carrier
    • 0.17% fail on Towbar
      • 0.17% fail on Coupling
    • 0.17% fail on Floor
    • 0.17% fail on Cabs
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Undertray
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Washers
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.67% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.67% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.34% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.34% fail on View to rear
      • 0.34% fail on Mirrors
  • 9.6% fail on Tyres (81% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 6.1% fail on Tread depth (99% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.50% fail on Size/type
  • 7.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (74% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 6.7% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 6.2% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Condition
    • 0.67% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.2% fail on Steering (52% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components (65% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.50% fail on Power steering
      • 0.34% fail on Other components
      • 0.17% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.8% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.8% fail on Engine oil leaks (140% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.84% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.50% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.34% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2002 vans)
  • 0.17% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.17% fail on Speedometer