Ford Transit Connect

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 21 model years from 305,540 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

75%

Total Tests

305,540

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (87%)

Years Covered

About the Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect was MOT tested 305,540 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 21 model years (2002 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel and lpg versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 87% from 17,354 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 21 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Ford Transit Connects pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 15 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 143,956 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 40,487 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Transit Connect is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Ford models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1499cc)

£1,220

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,825

Per month£152/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

vs average of all models-7% (82% avg)

vs Ford brand average-10% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread21 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Ford Transit Connect by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	88%	191	40,487 mi
2021	87%	17,354	47,152 mi
2020	84%	18,651	57,161 mi
2019	84%	25,912	67,506 mi
2018	85%	28,585	81,064 mi
2017	85%	31,221	92,291 mi
2016	84%	24,852	103,494 mi
2015	82%	24,244	111,819 mi
2014	81%	19,467	121,448 mi
2013	74%	7,981	114,048 mi
2012	73%	10,682	119,235 mi
2011	71%	10,797	130,178 mi
2010	68%	9,782	135,398 mi
2009	69%	9,569	129,536 mi
2008	68%	14,134	142,643 mi
2007	67%	16,093	145,361 mi
2006	66%	13,833	143,865 mi
2005	66%	9,725	144,944 mi
2004	66%	7,089	142,957 mi
2003	66%	4,907	145,152 mi
2002	66%	471	143,956 mi

Questions about the Ford Transit Connect

Is the Ford Transit Connect reliable?

Across its 21 model years in our data (2002 to 2022), the Ford Transit Connect averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 305,540 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 87%.

Which year Ford Transit Connect has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Ford Transit Connect has the highest MOT pass rate at 87%, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 66%, a 21 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.