2018 Ford Transit Connect · 53,842 MOT tests
2018 Ford Transit Connect reliability
2018 Ford Transit Connects fail 23.9% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 20 Transit Connect years (53,842 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- 23.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 65,013
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 53,842
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 53% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 7.1% of tests fail here (97% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Ford Transit Connect
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.1%
- Tyres6.9%
- Brakes4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Suspension1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.94%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.95%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.76%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.33%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.86%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.51%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.35%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.13%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.46%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.2%)
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 2018 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
2018 Ford Transit Connects fail 23.9% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 20 Transit Connect years (53,842 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Ford Transit Connect MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.94% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.95% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Ford Transit Connect have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Ford Transit Connect shows 65,013 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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