2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

6,898 MOT tests in 2024. 48.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time48.1%
Failed or needed repairs51.9%
Typical mileage at test140,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,898 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced6.1%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.8%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.5%
  7. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    442 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.4%
  2. Suspension32.6%
  3. Body & chassis31.2%
  4. Brakes27.6%
  5. Tyres11.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded32.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%

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 2006 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 48.1% of 2006 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,898 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Ford Transit Connect?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Ford Transit Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).