2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

5,609 MOT tests in 2024. 53.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time53.0%
Failed or needed repairs47.0%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,609 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements10.5%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes36.8%
  2. Lights & electrics33.7%
  3. Suspension21.9%
  4. Body & chassis17.5%
  5. Tyres9.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  8. Steering3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded29.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2011 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 53.0% of 2011 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,609 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Ford Transit Connect?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; stop lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Ford Transit Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).