2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

7,882 MOT tests in 2024. 48.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time48.1%
Failed or needed repairs51.9%
Typical mileage at test143,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,882 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.2%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.5%
  3. Stop lamp: not working6.7%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced6.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.0%
  6. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.5%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.1%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.5%
  2. Suspension32.1%
  3. Brakes31.5%
  4. Body & chassis30.1%
  5. Tyres10.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks9.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags7.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded30.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible9.1%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2007 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 48.1% of 2007 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,882 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Ford Transit Connect?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 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).