Ford Transit Connect: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 12.9% of Ford Transit Connect MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 23,107 | 23.9% |
| 2004 | 32,997 | 22.5% |
| 2005 | 43,791 | 20.8% |
| 2006 | 59,716 | 19.8% |
| 2007 | 64,447 | 19.9% |
| 2008 | 56,359 | 19.1% |
| 2009 | 37,275 | 18.3% |
| 2010 | 36,512 | 17.9% |
| 2017 | 107,236 | 7.5% |
| 2018 | 97,083 | 7.5% |
| 2019 | 70,685 | 8.8% |
| 2020 | 39,220 | 7.3% |
| 2021 | 26,099 | 3.6% |
Methodology & source. 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.