2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

3,433 MOT tests in 2024. 50.0% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.0%
Failed or needed repairs50.0%
Typical mileage at test140,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,433 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength11.9%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.1%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.6%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.6%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.3%
  7. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.6%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics45.2%
  2. Suspension39.8%
  3. Brakes28.2%
  4. Body & chassis28.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  6. Tyres10.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded31.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2004 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 50.0% of 2004 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,433 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Ford Transit Connect?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Ford Transit Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).