2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

13,450 MOT tests in 2024. 72.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time72.0%
Failed or needed repairs28.0%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,450 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.8%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.2%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    669 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    531 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    306 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.6%
  2. Emissions & leaks8.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  4. Tyres7.3%
  5. Brakes5.9%
  6. Suspension1.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible2.6%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.6%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2019 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 72.0% of 2019 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,450 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ford Transit Connect?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Ford Transit Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).