2007 Ford Transit Connect — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 64,447 MOT tests analysed for the 2007 Ford Transit Connect, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion. Its pass rate of 67.6% was below the average for vans of a similar age (70.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.9% | 12,812 |
| 2 | Suspension | 17.1% | 10,993 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.3% | 10,530 |
| 4 | Brakes | 14.0% | 9,034 |
| 5 | Tyres | 7.5% | 4,855 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.9% | 4,444 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 8,177 |
| 2 | Joints | 5,804 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 5,389 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 5,159 |
| 5 | Prescribed areas | 4,794 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 4,188 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 42.8% | 27,586 |
| 2 | Tyres | 31.6% | 20,340 |
| 3 | Suspension | 30.3% | 19,515 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 27.0% | 17,409 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 23.3% | 15,042 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 22.9% | 14,743 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 316 | 28.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,268 | 23.8% |
| 60-90k | 5,428 | 29.1% |
| 90-120k | 13,060 | 31.3% |
| 120-150k | 18,098 | 33.2% |
| 150k+ | 25,916 | 33.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 64,306 | 32.4% |
| Petrol | 140 | 27.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,094 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | 15,268 | 32.5% |
| 2023 | 13,139 | 32.4% |
| 2024 | 10,663 | 32.6% |
| 2025 | 8,283 | 32.5% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Transit Connect
Before buying a 2007 Ford Transit Connect, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 19.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (19.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (17.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Body, structure & corrosion (16.3% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Ford Transit Connects pass their MOT?
67.6% of the 64,447 2007 Ford Transit Connect MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Ford Transit Connect?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.9% of tests, followed by suspension (17.1%).
Does the 2007 Transit Connect get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 28.5% in the 0-30k band to 33.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 64,447 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.