2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

14,977 MOT tests in 2024. 74.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time74.8%
Failed or needed repairs25.2%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,977 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    685 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    657 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    431 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.4%
  2. Tyres8.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  4. Brakes6.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  6. Suspension1.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.8%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 74.8% of 2018 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,977 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ford Transit Connect?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Ford Transit Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).