2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

16,259 MOT tests in 2024. 74.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time74.5%
Failed or needed repairs25.5%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,259 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    761 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    771 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    491 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  7. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.1%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.5%
  2. Tyres9.1%
  3. Brakes8.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  6. Suspension2.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.8%

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 2017 Ford Transit Connect?

In 2024, 74.5% of 2017 Ford Transit Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,259 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ford Transit Connect?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Ford Transit Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).