Ford Transit connect
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 21 years from 305,540 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
305,540
Best Year
2022 (88%)
Years Covered
21
About the Ford Transit connect
The Ford Transit connect has been tested 305,540 times in 2026 MOT data across 21 model years (2002 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel and LP.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 191 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 22 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer FORD TRANSIT CONNECTs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 15 percentage points.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Ford Transit connect?
Ford Transit connect by Year
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| 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 |
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