2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

9,887 MOT tests in 2024. 74.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time74.2%
Failed or needed repairs25.8%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,887 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.7%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    498 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    394 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    265 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.0%
  2. Tyres7.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  5. Brakes5.6%
  6. Body & chassis1.3%
  7. Suspension0.9%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.8%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.7%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.7%

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 2020 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 74.2% of 2020 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,887 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 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).