2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

4,237 MOT tests in 2024. 58.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time58.9%
Failed or needed repairs41.1%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,237 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.7%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.0%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    209 marked dangerous
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.0%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    167 marked dangerous
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes28.5%
  2. Lights & electrics24.4%
  3. Suspension15.8%
  4. Body & chassis10.6%
  5. Tyres9.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  8. Steering2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%

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: 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 2013 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 58.9% of 2013 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,237 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Ford Transit Connect?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; stop lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2013 Ford Transit Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).