Ford Transit Connect MOT Results
Registered in 200443.4% pass rate
from 14,292 tests in 2017
(10% worse than other 2004 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 2004 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit Connect is unusually good or bad.
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39% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(25% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 23% fail on Registration plate lamp (99% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 11% fail on Stop lamp (49% worse than other 2004 vans)
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8.3% fail on
Position lamps
- 6.8% fail on Front lamps (11% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 1.9% fail on Rear lamps (34% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.11% fail on All position lamps
- 6.3% fail on Headlamp aim
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5.2% fail on
Direction indicators
(27% worse than other 2004 vans)
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5.2% fail on
Flashing type
(27% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 4.0% fail on Individual lamps (49% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.77% fail on All direction indicators (57% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.43% fail on Side repeaters (59% better than other 2004 vans)
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5.2% fail on
Flashing type
(27% worse than other 2004 vans)
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4.8% fail on
Headlamps
(25% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 4.8% fail on Headlamp (27% worse than other 2004 vans)
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0.014% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.014% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.014% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.0070% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.0070% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.014% fail on Matched pair
- 3.8% fail on Battery (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
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1.8% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(43% better than other 2004 vans)
- 1.8% fail on Fog lamp (43% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.084% fail on Tell tale
- 1.0% fail on Horn (50% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.084% fail on Trailer electrical socket (61% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.084% fail on
Hazard warning
(90% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.056% fail on Switch (90% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.021% fail on Lamp (93% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.0070% fail on Tell tale
- 0.042% fail on Rear reflectors (89% better than other 2004 vans)
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32% fail on
Suspension
(28% worse than other 2004 vans)
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16% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(140% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 10% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 3.4% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (92% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 1.9% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 1.8% fail on Linkage condition (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.21% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.049% fail on Presence (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
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13% fail on
Prescribed areas
(91% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 6.8% fail on Component mounting (78% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 5.8% fail on Spring mounting (88% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.54% fail on Subframe mounting (42% better than other 2004 vans)
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11% fail on
Drive shafts
(140% worse than other 2004 vans)
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10% fail on
Front drive shafts
(140% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 10% fail on Constant velocity joints (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.091% fail on Couplings (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.084% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
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0.17% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.17% fail on Drive shafts (82% worse than other 2004 vans)
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10% fail on
Front drive shafts
(140% worse than other 2004 vans)
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2.8% fail on
Wheel bearings
(20% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 2.7% fail on Front (41% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.14% fail on Rear (70% better than other 2004 vans)
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1.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(61% better than other 2004 vans)
- 1.8% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (61% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.049% fail on Attachment
- 1.1% fail on Front suspension joints (53% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.38% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(110% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.32% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (97% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.049% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.035% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
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0.34% fail on
Shock absorbers
(83% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.34% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.24% fail on
Leaf springs
(73% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.049% fail on Shackle bracket
- 0.021% fail on Anchor bracket
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0.014% fail on
Pins and bushes
(96% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.014% fail on Shackle (95% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.0070% fail on Securing bolts
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0.20% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.17% fail on Condition
- 0.021% fail on Attachment
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0.070% fail on
Coil springs
(97% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.035% fail on Condition (99% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.035% fail on Location
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0.014% fail on
Macpherson strut
(95% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.014% fail on Condition (95% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.014% fail on
Axles
(85% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.014% fail on Axle beam
- 0.0070% fail on General condition
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0.0070% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.0070% fail on Suspension unit
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16% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(140% worse than other 2004 vans)
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21% fail on
Brakes
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11% fail on
Brake performance
(7.3% better than other 2004 vans)
- 5.9% fail on Rear wheels
- 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (44% better than other 2004 vans)
- 3.1% fail on Front wheels
- 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (56% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.65% fail on Brake imbalance (25% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.049% fail on Brake operation
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9.6% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(11% worse than other 2004 vans)
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9.1% fail on
Components
(13% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 8.3% fail on Pipes (39% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.48% fail on Valves (68% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.36% fail on Hoses (63% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0070% fail on Servos
- 0.64% fail on Leaks (32% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.20% fail on Operation
- 0.15% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (49% better than other 2004 vans)
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9.1% fail on
Components
(13% worse than other 2004 vans)
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2.8% fail on
Hub components
(13% better than other 2004 vans)
- 2.2% fail on Brake pads
- 0.58% fail on Brake discs (40% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.063% fail on Brake calipers (60% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.028% fail on Wheel cylinder
- 0.0070% fail on Brake linings
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1.5% fail on
Service brake control components
(110% worse than other 2004 vans)
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1.5% fail on
Pedal
(110% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 1.3% fail on Anti-slip (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.18% fail on Condition
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1.5% fail on
Pedal
(110% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.97% fail on ABS (22% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.88% fail on
Parking brake
(31% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.87% fail on Condition (31% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.0070% fail on Fitment
- 0.15% fail on Restricted movement (54% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.077% fail on
Mechanical components
(83% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.063% fail on Cable (84% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.0070% fail on Linkage
- 0.0070% fail on Lever
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0.063% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.035% fail on
Components
- 0.014% fail on Pipes
- 0.014% fail on Servos
- 0.0070% fail on Valves
- 0.014% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
- 0.0070% fail on Warning
- 0.0070% fail on Operation
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0.035% fail on
Components
- 0.021% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.021% fail on
Prescribed areas
(88% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.014% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
- 0.0070% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
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11% fail on
Brake performance
(7.3% better than other 2004 vans)
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12% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 7.2% fail on Wipers (14% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 3.7% fail on Washers (22% better than other 2004 vans)
- 1.5% fail on Windscreen (28% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.74% fail on Mirrors (33% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Bonnet
- 0.0070% fail on Indirect vision devices
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11% fail on
Tyres
(29% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 6.9% fail on Tread depth (33% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 4.5% fail on Condition (27% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.36% fail on Size/type
- 0.11% fail on Valve stem
- 0.0070% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
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10% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(57% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 7.4% fail on Exhaust system (88% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 2.1% fail on Emissions (36% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
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0.71% fail on
Fuel system
(32% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.38% fail on System
- 0.14% fail on Pipe
- 0.13% fail on Cap (63% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.042% fail on Tank (79% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.042% fail on Hose
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8.4% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(32% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 5.0% fail on Body condition (45% worse than other 2004 vans)
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1.8% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 1.8% fail on Chassis
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0.85% fail on
Seats
(130% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.59% fail on Passengers (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.28% fail on Drivers
- 0.75% fail on Engine mountings (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
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0.29% fail on
Doors
(65% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Passengers other (56% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.070% fail on Drivers (65% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.063% fail on Passengers front (73% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Body security
- 0.056% fail on Spare wheel
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0.014% fail on
Load security
(82% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.0070% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0070% fail on Loading door
- 0.0070% fail on Speedometer
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7.2% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(34% worse than other 2004 vans)
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6.9% fail on
Seat belts
(83% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 6.7% fail on Prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.20% fail on Condition (76% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.035% fail on Requirements (74% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.0070% fail on Attachment
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0.29% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(83% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.21% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (87% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.070% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.0070% fail on Seat belt pre-tensioner
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6.9% fail on
Seat belts
(83% worse than other 2004 vans)
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3.4% fail on
Steering
(51% better than other 2004 vans)
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2.4% fail on
Steering system
(59% better than other 2004 vans)
- 1.7% fail on Track rod end (57% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.48% fail on Steering rack (47% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.10% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.084% fail on Steering arm (55% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.042% fail on
Free play
(85% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.042% fail on Steering rack (83% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.014% fail on Drag link end (89% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.014% fail on
Other components
(89% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.014% fail on Steering pivot point (88% better than other 2004 vans)
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1.0% fail on
Power steering
- 0.52% fail on Operation (38% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.41% fail on Other components (61% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses (53% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.035% fail on Rams
- 0.0070% fail on Pump
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0.042% fail on
Steering control
(83% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.014% fail on Steering lock
- 0.0070% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0070% fail on Steering column
- 0.0070% fail on Steering shaft
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0.0070% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.0070% fail on Universal joint
- 0.028% fail on Steering operation (86% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.021% fail on Locking devices
- 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas (81% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.0070% fail on
Rear wheel steering
- 0.0070% fail on Components
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2.4% fail on
Steering system
(59% better than other 2004 vans)
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1.2% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate
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0.86% fail on
Road Wheels
(120% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.76% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Condition
- 0.0070% fail on Hubs
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0.063% fail on
Towbars
(74% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.049% fail on Towbar
- 0.014% fail on Vehicle structure (92% better than other 2004 vans)