2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

248 MOT tests in 2024. 49.2% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time49.2%
Failed or needed repairs50.8%
Typical mileage at test144,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 248 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.9%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.3%
  3. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements5.2%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.2%
  6. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.4%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.0%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics50.8%
  2. Brakes38.7%
  3. Suspension37.9%
  4. Body & chassis19.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  6. Tyres8.9%
  7. Steering6.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible11.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 49.2% of 2002 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 248 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Ford Transit Connect?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; service brake performance: efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Ford Transit Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).