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Ford Transit Connect MOT Results

Registered in 2009
50.8% pass rate
from 6,704 tests in 2021
(9.9% worse than other 2009 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 2009 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit Connect is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.4% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 9.2% fail on Stop lamp (49% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters (54% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.015% fail on Switch
    • 0.76% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.76% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.76% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.72% fail on Electrical equipment (31% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Battery(ies) (87% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn (73% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.060% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.36% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.34% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.015% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.089% fail on Hazard warning (74% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.089% fail on Switch (74% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.045% fail on Rear reflectors (89% better than other 2009 vans)
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (91% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 8.3% fail on Transmission (100% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 8.0% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 7.9% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.015% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.015% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.31% fail on Prop shafts (49% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on Joints
        • 0.015% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (180% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (190% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Hose (9 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.69% fail on Pipe (6 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Tank (190% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.060% fail on System
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.55% fail on Bumpers (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.40% fail on Engine mounting (200% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Engine mounting condition (180% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.089% fail on Bracket (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.40% fail on Seats (72% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.30% fail on Body (43% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Other body component
      • 0.075% fail on Panel
      • 0.045% fail on Body condition
    • 0.16% fail on Cabs
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (76% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Front passenger's door (69% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition (67% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Other passenger's door (77% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition (75% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.045% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.045% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.045% fail on Towbar
      • 0.045% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.045% fail on Undertray
    • 0.030% fail on Floor
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 8.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (31% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (29% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (94% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (69% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes (50% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (74% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms (55% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (36% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings (60% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.52% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Leaf springs (97% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.015% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.015% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.015% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.015% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.030% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.49% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (49% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.060% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (79% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.075% fail on Macpherson strut (76% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.015% fail on Axles
      • 0.015% fail on Axle
  • 17% fail on Brakes (12% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (19% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 6.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (16% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 6.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (17% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (26% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (27% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (26% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (33% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (65% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (41% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (40% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (28% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs (28% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.030% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (65% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Cable (65% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.045% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.91% fail on Anti-lock braking system (28% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.73% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.73% fail on Lever
    • 0.69% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Hand lever (120% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
    • 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.015% fail on Servos
      • 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.030% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
    • 0.015% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers (37% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers (24% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.58% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.57% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.015% fail on Window
    • 0.37% fail on View to rear (47% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Mirrors (46% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (27% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 8.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 7.0% fail on Compression ignition (32% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (34% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.089% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.075% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.045% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.030% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.045% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.015% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks (66% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.73% fail on Engine oil leaks (59% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Other leaks (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 8.8% fail on Tyres (40% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Tread depth (38% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (52% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (75% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Condition (65% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.015% fail on Airbags
      • 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.8% fail on Steering (46% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components (64% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end (66% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.015% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.015% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.69% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.67% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.015% fail on Operation
    • 0.54% fail on Power steering
      • 0.36% fail on Other components (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
      • 0.089% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.045% fail on Pump
      • 0.015% fail on Rams
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.030% fail on Steering column
    • 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.015% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.85% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.015% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels (97% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on Attachment (90% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2009 vans)