Ford Transit Connect reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Ford Transit Connect is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 89 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 18 of 42, and 34.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is wipers (3.7% of tests).
Ranked 18 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 163,116 Ford Transit Connects aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 34.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Ford Transit Connect is 12% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 21.3% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
34.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
21.3%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
12,300
Typical age at test: 8 years
Ford Transit Connect MOT failure rate by age
Most common Ford Transit Connect MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working3.3% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0% of tests
- Position lamp: not working3.0% of tests
What the Ford Transit Connect fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 15.2% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 10.8% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Suspension | 8.9% | About average |
| Tyres | 8.2% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Body and structure | 7.3% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Visibility | 7.2% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 5.3% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 2.1% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Steering | 1.5% | ▼ 35% less often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▼ 11% less often |
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Ford Transit Connect reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Ford Transit Connect is 12% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 89 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Ford Transit Connect?
The most common MOT fault is “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, found in 3.7% of tests. It fails on body and structure and seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›How many Ford Transit Connects fail their MOT?
34.7% of Ford Transit Connects aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 21.3% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Ford Transit Connect combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.