2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

4,881 MOT tests in 2024. 50.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time50.4%
Failed or needed repairs49.6%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,881 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.5%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.4%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.3%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  7. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.9%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.7%
  2. Brakes30.1%
  3. Suspension28.1%
  4. Body & chassis26.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.6%
  6. Tyres10.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%

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 2009 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 50.4% of 2009 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,881 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 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; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 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).