Ford Transit Connect: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 6.6% of Ford Transit Connect MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2007 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 23,107 | 6.9% |
| 2004 | 32,997 | 7.4% |
| 2005 | 43,791 | 7.4% |
| 2006 | 59,716 | 7.4% |
| 2007 | 64,447 | 7.5% |
| 2008 | 56,359 | 7.3% |
| 2009 | 37,275 | 6.9% |
| 2010 | 36,512 | 6.6% |
| 2017 | 107,236 | 6.5% |
| 2018 | 97,083 | 6.0% |
| 2019 | 70,685 | 5.4% |
| 2020 | 39,220 | 5.6% |
| 2021 | 26,099 | 6.3% |
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.