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Ford Transit Connect MOT Results

Registered in 2012
59.2% pass rate
from 6,636 tests in 2021
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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 2012 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit Connect is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.4% fail on Stop lamp (53% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (25% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (31% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.015% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.015% fail on Arm
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.090% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.63% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.59% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.045% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.44% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Electrical equipment (43% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.15% fail on Horn (67% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.015% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps (61% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp (67% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 0.030% fail on Hazard warning (88% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Switch (88% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 17% fail on Brakes (33% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (76% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 9.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 9.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (92% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (170% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.075% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 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)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.98% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
        • 0.015% fail on Lever
        • 0.015% fail on Linkage
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (36% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.57% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (48% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Anti-lock braking system (56% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control (53% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.38% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Pedal
      • 0.090% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.015% fail on Servos
      • 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control (76% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Lever (76% better than other 2012 vans)
  • 9.9% fail on Suspension (28% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (22% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (42% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (89% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes (47% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (73% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings (57% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (67% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.78% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.060% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.015% fail on Leaf spring
      • 0.015% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.015% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.060% fail on Shock absorbers (88% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.015% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension rod
  • 7.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (21% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Fuel system (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Pipe (9 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Hose (16 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Tank (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on System (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (53% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts (50% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Joints (54% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Prop shafts (87% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.045% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system (90% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on Integral vehicle structure (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.51% fail on Engine mounting (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Engine mounting condition (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Bracket
    • 0.33% fail on Seats
      • 0.29% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.30% fail on Bumpers (92% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.090% fail on Other body component (66% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Chassis
      • 0.15% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.075% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.045% fail on Catch (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
      • 0.060% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition
      • 0.015% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.045% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.045% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.030% fail on Towbar
      • 0.030% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.015% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres (27% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (24% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (37% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility (14% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (39% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.54% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.54% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.41% fail on View to rear
      • 0.39% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.015% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.030% fail on Bonnet (79% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (18% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.3% fail on Compression ignition (21% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.8% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (54% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested (66% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.075% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.015% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.015% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.060% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.030% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.62% fail on Spark ignition (33% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.015% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.87% fail on Fluid leaks (130% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Engine oil leaks (81% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Other leaks (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (59% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (67% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.92% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.030% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.23% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
      • 0.075% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.030% fail on Rams
      • 0.015% fail on Operation
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.090% fail on Steering play
      • 0.090% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.015% fail on Steering column
    • 0.015% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.015% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.99% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (39% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.84% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.68% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
    • 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2012 vans)
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.015% fail on Hubs
  • 0.015% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.015% fail on Speedometer