2010 Ford Transit Connect · 18,141 MOT tests
2010 Ford Transit Connect reliability
2010 Ford Transit Connects fail 49.6% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 20 Transit Connect years (18,141 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- 49.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 129,597
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,141
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6% of tests fail here (257% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Ford Transit Connect
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.8%
- Brakes23.5%
- Suspension19%
- Body, chassis and structure18.1%
- Tyres9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 10.13%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Stop lamp not working 6.78%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.41%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 5.5%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.23%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.65%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (22.68%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.07%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.15%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.26%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.96%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit Connect year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
2010 Ford Transit Connects fail 49.6% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 20 Transit Connect years (18,141 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Ford Transit Connect MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (10.13% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.78% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Ford Transit Connect have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Ford Transit Connect shows 129,597 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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