Ford Transit Connect MOT Results
Registered in 200343.2% pass rate
from 10,886 tests in 2017
(9.0% worse than other 2003 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit Connect is unusually good or bad.
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41% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(32% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 25% fail on Registration plate lamp (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 12% fail on Stop lamp (57% worse than other 2003 vans)
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8.7% fail on
Position lamps
- 7.2% fail on Front lamps (18% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 1.9% fail on Rear lamps (38% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.14% fail on All position lamps
- 8.0% fail on Headlamp aim (22% worse than other 2003 vans)
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5.8% fail on
Headlamps
(43% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 5.7% fail on Headlamp (44% worse than other 2003 vans)
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0.046% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.028% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.018% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.028% fail on Matched pair
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0.0092% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.0092% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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4.9% fail on
Direction indicators
(16% worse than other 2003 vans)
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4.9% fail on
Flashing type
(16% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 3.9% fail on Individual lamps (42% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.64% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.43% fail on Side repeaters (61% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.0092% fail on Tell tales
- 0.0092% fail on Switch
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4.9% fail on
Flashing type
(16% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 4.4% fail on Battery (160% worse than other 2003 vans)
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2.3% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(34% better than other 2003 vans)
- 2.3% fail on Fog lamp (34% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.083% fail on Tell tale
- 0.0092% fail on Switch
- 1.2% fail on Horn (46% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (82% worse than other 2003 vans)
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0.24% fail on
Hazard warning
(69% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Lamp
- 0.12% fail on Switch (79% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.0092% fail on Tell tale
- 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket (52% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors (70% better than other 2003 vans)
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30% fail on
Suspension
(18% worse than other 2003 vans)
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14% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(130% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 9.6% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 3.6% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.97% fail on Linkage condition (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.50% fail on Attachment (66% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.14% fail on Condition
- 0.0092% fail on Presence
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12% fail on
Prescribed areas
(63% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 6.7% fail on Component mounting (56% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 5.4% fail on Spring mounting (57% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.37% fail on Subframe mounting (66% better than other 2003 vans)
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8.7% fail on
Drive shafts
(70% worse than other 2003 vans)
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8.5% fail on
Front drive shafts
(71% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 8.4% fail on Constant velocity joints (70% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.11% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.055% fail on Couplings
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0.15% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.15% fail on Drive shafts
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8.5% fail on
Front drive shafts
(71% worse than other 2003 vans)
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2.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(45% better than other 2003 vans)
- 2.6% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (44% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.018% fail on Attachment (80% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.0092% fail on Condition
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2.2% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 2.0% fail on Front
- 0.19% fail on Rear (62% better than other 2003 vans)
- 1.9% fail on Front suspension joints (24% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.75% fail on
Leaf springs
- 0.29% fail on Condition
- 0.25% fail on Shackle bracket (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.14% fail on Anchor bracket
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0.037% fail on
Pins and bushes
(89% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.028% fail on Shackle (90% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.0092% fail on Anchor
- 0.037% fail on Securing bolts
- 0.018% fail on Spring slippers
- 0.0092% fail on Spring saddle
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0.42% fail on
Shock absorbers
(78% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.42% fail on Condition (78% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.28% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(96% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.26% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.0092% fail on Condition
- 0.0092% fail on Attachment
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0.12% fail on
Macpherson strut
(69% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.046% fail on
Coil springs
(98% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.037% fail on Condition (99% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.0092% fail on Location
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0.037% fail on
Sub-frames
(80% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.018% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.018% fail on Attachment
- 0.018% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
- 0.0092% fail on General condition
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0.0092% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.0092% fail on Condition
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0.0092% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.0092% fail on Condition
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0.0092% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.0092% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.0092% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.0092% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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14% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(130% worse than other 2003 vans)
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22% fail on
Brakes
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13% fail on
Brake performance
- 6.8% fail on Rear wheels (15% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 4.9% fail on Front wheels (18% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 4.4% fail on Parking brake performance (31% better than other 2003 vans)
- 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.77% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested (64% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.046% fail on Brake operation
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10% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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9.8% fail on
Components
- 8.8% fail on Pipes (39% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.62% fail on Hoses (51% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.58% fail on Valves (80% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.018% fail on Cylinders
- 0.0092% fail on Servos
- 0.73% fail on Leaks (64% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.29% fail on Operation (75% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.20% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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9.8% fail on
Components
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2.4% fail on
Hub components
(21% better than other 2003 vans)
- 1.9% fail on Brake pads
- 0.55% fail on Brake discs (47% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.046% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.028% fail on Brake linings
- 0.018% fail on Brake drums
- 0.018% fail on Wheel cylinder
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1.4% fail on
Service brake control components
(96% worse than other 2003 vans)
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1.4% fail on
Pedal
(95% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Anti-slip (95% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.27% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
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0.0092% fail on
Pedal linkage
- 0.0092% fail on Cable
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1.4% fail on
Pedal
(95% worse than other 2003 vans)
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0.85% fail on
Parking brake
(34% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.85% fail on Condition (34% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.0092% fail on Fitment
- 0.19% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.15% fail on ABS (66% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.083% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.046% fail on
Components
- 0.018% fail on Pipes
- 0.0092% fail on Hoses
- 0.0092% fail on Servos
- 0.0092% fail on Valves
- 0.028% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
- 0.0092% fail on Leaks
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0.046% fail on
Components
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0.073% fail on
Mechanical components
(85% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.046% fail on Cable (89% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.018% fail on Lever
- 0.0092% fail on Linkage
- 0.018% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.0092% fail on Locking devices
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13% fail on
Brake performance
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13% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 7.8% fail on Wipers (14% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 4.1% fail on Washers (16% better than other 2003 vans)
- 1.5% fail on Windscreen
- 0.83% fail on Mirrors (30% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.30% fail on Bonnet
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12% fail on
Tyres
(32% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 7.0% fail on Tread depth (33% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 5.0% fail on Condition (40% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.35% fail on Size/type
- 0.17% fail on Valve stem
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8.1% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(16% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 5.2% fail on Exhaust system (25% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 2.0% fail on Emissions
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1.1% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.51% fail on System
- 0.33% fail on Pipe (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Cap (60% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.092% fail on Tank (63% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.064% fail on Hose
- 0.69% fail on Emissions not tested
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8.0% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(14% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 4.9% fail on Body condition (36% worse than other 2003 vans)
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1.4% fail on
Vehicle structure
(30% better than other 2003 vans)
- 1.4% fail on Chassis (30% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.82% fail on
Seats
(110% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.49% fail on Passengers (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.34% fail on Drivers (57% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.81% fail on Engine mountings (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
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0.28% fail on
Doors
(74% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.17% fail on Passengers other (61% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.064% fail on Passengers front (79% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.046% fail on Drivers (85% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.14% fail on Body security
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0.064% fail on
Load security
- 0.037% fail on Loading door
- 0.028% fail on Access panel
- 0.055% fail on Spare wheel
- 0.046% fail on Speedometer
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6.9% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(24% worse than other 2003 vans)
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6.5% fail on
Seat belts
(66% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 6.3% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.018% fail on Requirements (90% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.018% fail on Attachment (81% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.47% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(73% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.41% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (75% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.073% fail on Drivers airbag
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6.5% fail on
Seat belts
(66% worse than other 2003 vans)
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3.6% fail on
Steering
(51% better than other 2003 vans)
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2.8% fail on
Steering system
(55% better than other 2003 vans)
- 1.4% fail on Track rod end (67% better than other 2003 vans)
- 1.1% fail on Steering rack
- 0.22% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.083% fail on
Free play
(73% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.083% fail on Steering rack (71% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.064% fail on Steering arm (67% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.018% fail on Drag link end (85% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.018% fail on
Other components
(85% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.018% fail on Steering pivot point (84% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.0092% fail on Intermediate drop arm
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0.79% fail on
Power steering
- 0.47% fail on Operation
- 0.28% fail on Other components
- 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses (65% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.028% fail on Rams
- 0.0092% fail on Pump
- 0.083% fail on Steering operation
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0.046% fail on
Steering control
(78% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.028% fail on Steering column
- 0.0092% fail on Steering lock
- 0.0092% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.028% fail on Locking devices
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2.8% fail on
Steering system
(55% better than other 2003 vans)
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1.5% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.5% fail on Registration plate
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0.93% fail on
Road Wheels
(130% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.76% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.17% fail on Condition
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0.028% fail on
Towbars
(91% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.028% fail on Towbar