2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

5,576 MOT tests in 2024. 56.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time56.0%
Failed or needed repairs44.0%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,576 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.3%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.4%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    298 marked dangerous
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    227 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  9. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.0%
    183 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes33.1%
  2. Lights & electrics30.2%
  3. Suspension17.5%
  4. Body & chassis14.2%
  5. Tyres9.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  8. Steering2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%

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 2012 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 56.0% of 2012 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,576 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Ford Transit Connect?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; stop lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 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).