2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

13,174 MOT tests in 2024. 72.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time72.5%
Failed or needed repairs27.5%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,174 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    674 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    686 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    364 marked dangerous
  4. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.2%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.1%
  10. Stop lamp: not working1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.0%
  2. Brakes11.4%
  3. Tyres8.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  5. Suspension3.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.2%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2016 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 72.5% of 2016 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,174 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ford Transit Connect?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Ford Transit Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).