Ford Tourneo Connect
Registered from 2003 to 2024.
About this model
The Ford Transit Connect is a compact panel van manufactured and marketed by Ford since 2002. Developed by Ford of Europe, the model line replaced sedan-based vans with a dedicated commercial vehicle platform. The model line is the second-smallest vehicle of the Ford Transit range, positioned between the Ford Transit Courier LAV and the Ford Transit Custom LCV/MPV. In line with other Ford Transit variants, passenger-oriented models are marketed as the Ford Tourneo Connect with side windows and rear seats.
From the Wikipedia article Ford Transit Connect, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2016 1.5 diesel. 364 of 2,691 tests failed, 14%.
Better than 46% of 2016 cars. The typical one fails 13%, across 899 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 45% | 162 |
| Brakes | 31% | 114 |
| Visibility | 19% | 68 |
| Lights and electrics | 14% | 51 |
| Suspension | 11% | 39 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 7% | 27 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 45% of its failures
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Brakes — 31% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Suspension — 11% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Exhaust and emissions — 7% of its failures
- Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit
- Lights and electrics — 14% of its failures
- Visibility — 19% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 160–180k miles this one fails 18% of its inspections, about what an ordinary car of the same age does.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 4% | 6% | 168 | |
| 20–40k miles | 12% | 10% | 493 | |
| 40–60k miles | 12% | 13% | 727 | |
| 60–80k miles | 16% | 16% | 608 | |
| 80–100k miles | 14% | 18% | 340 | |
| 100–120k miles | 14% | 19% | 155 | |
| 120–140k miles | 24% | 19% | 79 | |
| 140–160k miles | 21% | 19% | 38 | |
| 160–180k miles | 18% | 18% | 34 |
2,642 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.5 diesel · 115 hp · 1761 kg · 2945 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 1.5 diesel · 105 hp · 1683 kg · 2730 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.5 diesel · 1669 kg · 2662 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.5 diesel · 1663 kg · 2662 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.5 diesel · 110 hp · 1748 kg · 2995 mm wheelbase · 5.9 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1.5 diesel · 137 hp · 1568 kg · 2719 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.5 diesel · 110 hp · 1584 kg · 2932 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.6 diesel · 103 hp · 1598 kg · 2906 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.6 diesel · 104 hp · 1596 kg · 2913 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 1.8 diesel · 1657 kg · 2789 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00090/23
Lower control arms may not meet specifications, which can cause these parts to break. In such case a wheel might hit the wheel housing which in turn can lead to impaired steering and a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1463/16
There is a possibility of poor adhesion between the panoramic roof glass panel and the vehicle body. This could result in the glass panel separating from the vehicle, causing injury to other road users / pedestrians.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/02974/25
The reversing camera may freeze giving the false impression that the area behind the vehicle is clear, despite the presence of people or obstacles there. This may increase the risk of accident and injury. In addition, warning messages such as parking sensor failure and emergency calls can be displayed in the instrument cluster during operation. Systems controlled via the centre screen, such as heating, seat heating and ventilation, may also be inoperable. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/03722/24
The rear brake pipe may not be properly secured, which could lead to a loss of brake fluid and potential failure of the brake circuit. This increases the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users