2021 Ford Transit Connect · 3,109 MOT tests
2021 Ford Transit Connect reliability
2021 Ford Transit Connects fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 Transit Connect years (3,109 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- 17.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 43,067
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,109
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.9% of tests fail here (75% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Ford Transit Connect
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.3%
- Brakes4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Lights and electrics3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Suspension0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.93%
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 2.09%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.7%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.42%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.09%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.09%
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 (12.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.49%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.16%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.61%)
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 2021 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
2021 Ford Transit Connects fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 Transit Connect years (3,109 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Ford Transit Connect MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.93% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.09% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Ford Transit Connect have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Ford Transit Connect shows 43,067 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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