2020 Ford Transit Connect · 15,161 MOT tests
2020 Ford Transit Connect reliability
2020 Ford Transit Connects fail 24.4% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 20 Transit Connect years (15,161 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- 24.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 49,516
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,161
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 53% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.3% of tests fail here (385% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Ford Transit Connect
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Tyres6.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
- Brakes4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
- Suspension0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Diesel engine warning light faulty 3.01%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.85%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.55%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.47%
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 2.11%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.46%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.45%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.06%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.01%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.73%)
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 2020 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
2020 Ford Transit Connects fail 24.4% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 20 Transit Connect years (15,161 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Ford Transit Connect MOT?
Most often diesel engine warning light faulty (3.01% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.85% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Ford Transit Connect have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Ford Transit Connect shows 49,516 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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