2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

10,397 MOT tests in 2024. 66.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time66.8%
Failed or needed repairs33.2%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,397 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    563 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    600 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%
  5. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    338 marked dangerous
  7. Horn: not working2.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.9%
  2. Brakes14.0%
  3. Tyres9.7%
  4. Suspension7.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.6%

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 2014 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 66.8% of 2014 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,397 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ford Transit Connect?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Ford Transit Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).