Ford Transit Connect MOT Results

Registered in 2004

47.0% pass rate

from 8,005 tests in 2021

(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.

26% fail on Suspension (24% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 13% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 4.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (60% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 1.6% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.92% fail on Linkage (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.89% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.79% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.46% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (38% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bar (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 3.1% fail on Suspension arms (54% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (51% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.95% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.037% fail on Suspension arm (79% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 2.9% fail on Wheel bearings (45% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 1.9% fail on Springs (49% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 1.0% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (68% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.84% fail on Leaf springs
    - 0.54% fail on Leaf spring
    - 0.17% fail on Shackle bracket (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.062% fail on Anchor bracket
    - 0.037% fail on Spring saddle
    - 0.025% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (90% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.012% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
  - 0.075% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.075% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.69% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.037% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.54% fail on Sub-frames (41% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.34% fail on Sub-frame (71% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.19% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (71% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.012% fail on Ball joint
- 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers (82% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.075% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.037% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.012% fail on Suspension rod
  - 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.037% fail on Macpherson strut (86% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
26% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 9.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 8.2% fail on Stop lamp (41% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 7.1% fail on Headlamps (58% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 6.6% fail on Headlamp (63% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.71% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  - 0.012% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.012% fail on Dipswitch
- 4.1% fail on Direction indicators (17% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 4.1% fail on Flashing type (17% worse than other 2004 vans)
    - 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (42% worse than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.61% fail on Side repeaters (47% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.29% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.012% fail on Switch
- 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.4% fail on Battery(ies) (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.62% fail on Horn (51% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.075% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.037% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (57% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.60% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.56% fail on Position lamp
  - 0.037% fail on All position lamps
- 0.062% fail on Rear reflectors (86% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.037% fail on Hazard warning (95% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.037% fail on Switch (95% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.037% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.037% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 8.8% fail on Transmission (90% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 8.6% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
    - 8.5% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.075% fail on Drive shaft
    - 0.037% fail on Flexible couplings
    - 0.012% fail on Bearing housing
  - 0.25% fail on Prop shafts (68% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.25% fail on Joints
- 6.4% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 5.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (78% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 5.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (78% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.075% fail on Sub-frame
    - 0.062% fail on Sub-frame condition
    - 0.012% fail on Strengthening plate
  - 0.025% fail on Strengthening plate
- 2.3% fail on Chassis
  - 2.3% fail on Chassis condition
  - 0.012% fail on Strengthening plate
- 1.5% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.99% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.87% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.11% fail on Bracket (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.80% fail on Seats (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.60% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.24% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.61% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.15% fail on Tank
  - 0.15% fail on Pipe
  - 0.087% fail on Hose
  - 0.037% fail on System
- 0.55% fail on Body (39% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.27% fail on Other body component
  - 0.21% fail on Panel
  - 0.050% fail on Body condition
  - 0.012% fail on Mounting fixings
- 0.19% fail on Doors (75% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.087% fail on Other passenger's door (75% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.075% fail on Door condition (77% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.012% fail on Catch
  - 0.050% fail on Driver's door (75% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.037% fail on Door condition (78% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.012% fail on Hinge
  - 0.050% fail on Front passenger's door (79% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.050% fail on Door condition (79% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.19% fail on Cabs (50% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.075% fail on Spare wheel
  - 0.050% fail on Spare wheel condition
  - 0.025% fail on Carrier
- 0.062% fail on Undertray
- 0.050% fail on Towbar
  - 0.037% fail on Other towbar components
  - 0.012% fail on Coupling
- 0.025% fail on Load security
  - 0.025% fail on Loading door
- 0.025% fail on Floor
- 0.012% fail on Passenger compartment
19% fail on Brakes
- 11% fail on Brake performance
  - 5.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (57% worse than other 2004 vans)
    - 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% worse than other 2004 vans)
      - 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% worse than other 2004 vans)
      - 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (50% worse than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.012% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    - 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      - 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
    - 4.5% fail on Rbt
      - 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.85% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.075% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.100% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.087% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      - 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.037% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.012% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (48% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
  - 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (31% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 1.6% fail on Rbt (31% better than other 2004 vans)
      - 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (33% better than other 2004 vans)
      - 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.74% fail on Brake performance not tested (44% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 7.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (44% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.5% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.025% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums (34% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.76% fail on Brake discs (32% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (74% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.100% fail on Cable (78% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.037% fail on Lever
    - 0.025% fail on Linkage
- 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (30% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (28% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.012% fail on Electronic stability control
- 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (76% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.81% fail on Pedal (99% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.27% fail on Hand lever
- 0.57% fail on Load sensing valves (45% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.39% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.26% fail on Brake fluid (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.062% fail on Reservoirs
  - 0.050% fail on Valves
  - 0.012% fail on Servos
- 0.35% fail on Parking brake control (40% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.35% fail on Lever (39% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses (57% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.087% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (60% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.062% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  - 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.025% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.012% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  - 0.012% fail on Servos
- 0.025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (89% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.025% fail on Prescribed areas (88% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.025% fail on Other braking system component
- 0.012% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.012% fail on Condition
10% fail on Visibility
- 5.6% fail on Wipers
- 4.2% fail on Washers (14% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.70% fail on Condition of glass (52% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.65% fail on Windscreen (44% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.050% fail on Window (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.46% fail on View to rear
  - 0.46% fail on Mirrors
- 0.30% fail on Bonnet
- 0.025% fail on Driver's view
8.9% fail on Tyres (51% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 5.2% fail on Tread depth (56% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 3.9% fail on Condition (49% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.47% fail on Size/type
7.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (57% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 7.0% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 6.7% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.26% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.050% fail on Requirements
  - 0.012% fail on Attachment
- 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.025% fail on Airbags
  - 0.025% fail on Drivers airbag
5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (21% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 4.2% fail on Compression ignition (36% worse than other 2004 vans)
    - 2.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (26% worse than other 2004 vans)
    - 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.11% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.062% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.025% fail on Other emission control equipment
    - 0.025% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
  - 0.50% fail on Spark ignition (37% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.24% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.075% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2004 vans)
    - 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.012% fail on NOx sensor
    - 0.012% fail on Non catalyst emissions
- 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks (52% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks (67% worse than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.11% fail on Other leaks
  - 0.025% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  - 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.025% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.025% fail on Undertray
4.0% fail on Steering (43% better than other 2004 vans)
- 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components (52% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 2.3% fail on Track rod end (49% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.100% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.025% fail on Other components
    - 0.012% fail on Steering component
    - 0.012% fail on Steering linkage
  - 0.012% fail on Drag link end
  - 0.012% fail on Locking devices
- 0.80% fail on Steering gear (37% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.79% fail on Steering rack (34% better than other 2004 vans)
  - 0.012% fail on Operation
- 0.69% fail on Power steering
  - 0.35% fail on Other components
  - 0.26% fail on Operation
  - 0.087% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.037% fail on Rams
  - 0.012% fail on Pump
- 0.17% fail on Steering play
  - 0.17% fail on Steering rack
- 0.037% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.025% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.025% fail on Steering column
0.89% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.87% fail on Registration plates
- 0.012% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
0.77% fail on Road Wheels (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.69% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.087% fail on Condition
0.037% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.037% fail on Speedometer
0.012% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
- 0.012% fail on Doors
  - 0.012% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors

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