Ford Transit Connect
Registered from 2002 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.
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What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2017 1.5 diesel. 3,123 of 20,939 tests failed, 15%.
Better than 22% of 2017 cars. The typical one fails 12%, across 926 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 42% | 1,320 |
| Brakes | 31% | 968 |
| Lights and electrics | 25% | 781 |
| Visibility | 23% | 731 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 10% | 324 |
| Suspension | 10% | 305 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 42% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Brakes — 31% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Exhaust and emissions — 10% of its failures
- Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit
- Suspension — 10% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 25% of its failures
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Visibility — 23% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 200k+ miles this one fails 19% of its inspections, against the 18% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 9% | 6% | 278 | |
| 20–40k miles | 11% | 10% | 1,754 | |
| 40–60k miles | 13% | 13% | 3,874 | |
| 60–80k miles | 15% | 15% | 5,075 | |
| 80–100k miles | 17% | 16% | 4,401 | |
| 100–120k miles | 16% | 17% | 2,813 | |
| 120–140k miles | 15% | 17% | 1,594 | |
| 140–160k miles | 17% | 17% | 666 | |
| 160–180k miles | 17% | 17% | 244 | |
| 180–200k miles | 16% | 17% | 111 | |
| 200k+ miles | 19% | 18% | 121 |
20,931 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 60k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.5 diesel · 106 hp · 1720 kg · 2940 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.5 diesel · 108 hp · 1727 kg · 2950 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.5 diesel · 106 hp · 1736 kg · 2938 mm wheelbase · 5.9 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.5 diesel · 107 hp · 1643 kg · 2942 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1.5 diesel · 109 hp · 1582 kg · 2945 mm wheelbase · 4.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.5 diesel · 104 hp · 1594 kg · 2960 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00027/22
The selector lever may malfunction, leading to unintentional movements of the vehicle. These movements of the vehicle will increase the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in 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
A12/0038/19
The clutch pressure plate may break. This may result in reduced vehicle performance.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02415/24
Improper cleaning of the components during primer application can leave contaminants like silicone, which weakens the adhesion of the glass roof plate. This may cause wind noise, water leaks, and potential detachment of the roof from the vehicle, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries to other road users. 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
A12/0963/18
The clutch pressure plate may break. If this happens while the vehicle is in motion, propulsion may be lost.
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
A12/1698/12
The pivot pin used to connect the driver and passenger side wiper arms to the wiper arm heads can become loose, causing the wiper arm to lose tension to the windshield and possibly allowing the arm to separate. If a wiper arm separates while driving, a loss of windshield wiper function could occur on that side, possibly reducing visibility and leading to the risk of an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1883/19
The clutch pressure plate may break while the vehicle is in motion. This may lead to a malfunction of the transmission and to increased risk of the engine catching fire.
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
1 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.