2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

4,902 MOT tests in 2024. 50.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time50.0%
Failed or needed repairs50.0%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,902 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements11.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.4%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.7%
  5. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  7. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.9%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes39.2%
  2. Lights & electrics34.6%
  3. Suspension26.3%
  4. Body & chassis24.5%
  5. Tyres10.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2010 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 50.0% of 2010 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,902 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Ford Transit Connect?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; 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. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Ford Transit Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).