2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

7,051 MOT tests in 2024. 49.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.3%
Failed or needed repairs50.7%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,051 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.4%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.1%
  3. Stop lamp: not working6.3%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.5%
  6. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.0%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    408 marked dangerous
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.0%
  2. Body & chassis29.6%
  3. Suspension29.4%
  4. Brakes27.9%
  5. Tyres11.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks9.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded31.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2008 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 49.3% of 2008 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,051 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Ford Transit Connect?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Ford Transit Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).