Ford Transit Connect MOT Results

Registered in 2010
51.0% pass rate
from 6,300 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2010 vans)
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 2010 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit Connect is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (55% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 14% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.095% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (6 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance (44% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance (58% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (32% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.016% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.21% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (52% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
        • 0.048% fail on Lever
        • 0.016% fail on Pivot
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (33% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.84% fail on Electronic stability control (120% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.095% fail on Electronic braking system (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (39% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.32% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control (49% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Lever (49% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.048% fail on Servos (11 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.032% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
      • 0.016% fail on Leaks
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.6% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 9.1% fail on Stop lamp (61% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (29% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type (29% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (67% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters (69% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.079% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.97% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.44% fail on Horn
      • 0.43% fail on Battery(ies) (150% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.095% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.032% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.76% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.75% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.54% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.54% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.095% fail on Hazard warning (72% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.095% fail on Switch (72% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.063% fail on Rear reflectors (80% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.016% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.016% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (24% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (33% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (72% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (84% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes (63% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (64% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.079% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms (52% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (61% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.59% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.49% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Leaf springs (94% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.079% fail on Leaf spring (94% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.016% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.032% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.032% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.095% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.095% fail on Shock absorbers (84% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.048% fail on Macpherson strut (85% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.016% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (85% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Transmission (62% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 6.3% fail on Drive shafts (80% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 6.1% fail on Joints (79% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.032% fail on Bearing housing
        • 0.016% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts (74% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system (200% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Pipe (6 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Hose (9 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.40% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.063% fail on System
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis (140% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition (140% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.40% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Bracket
    • 0.40% fail on Bumpers (100% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.35% fail on Body
      • 0.29% fail on Other body component
      • 0.063% fail on Panel
    • 0.35% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.095% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.095% fail on Door condition
      • 0.079% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.048% fail on Door condition
        • 0.016% fail on Catch
        • 0.016% fail on Hinge
    • 0.25% fail on Seats
      • 0.25% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.095% fail on Cabs
      • 0.095% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.048% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.032% fail on Carrier
      • 0.016% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.048% fail on Load security
      • 0.048% fail on Loading door
    • 0.032% fail on Towbar
      • 0.016% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.016% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.016% fail on Floor
    • 0.016% fail on Undertray
  • 8.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (25% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers (32% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.46% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.46% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.44% fail on View to rear (38% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.079% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.2% fail on Tyres (33% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (24% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (49% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 7.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (22% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (18% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Compression ignition (17% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (30% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (24% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.063% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.095% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.079% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.94% fail on Fluid leaks (58% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Other leaks (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.032% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.032% fail on Sound deadening material (6 times worse than other 2010 vans)
  • 4.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (85% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.016% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.2% fail on Steering (40% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components (62% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end (65% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.016% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
        • 0.016% fail on Steering component
    • 0.89% fail on Steering gear (90% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.86% fail on Steering rack (98% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Operation
    • 0.57% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Other components (110% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.095% fail on Operation
      • 0.079% fail on Rams (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Pump
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.016% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.016% fail on Steering column
    • 0.016% fail on Steering shaft
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle (43% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plates (41% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.016% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels (100% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition