2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

10,213 MOT tests in 2024. 80.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time80.7%
Failed or needed repairs19.3%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,213 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
    642 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    363 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    270 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.4%
  2. Brakes5.7%
  3. Lights & electrics4.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  6. Body & chassis0.8%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.3%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.5%

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 2021 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 80.7% of 2021 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,213 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Ford Transit Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).