2009 Ford Transit Connect — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 37,275 MOT tests analysed for the 2009 Ford Transit Connect, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension. Its pass rate of 68.8% was below the average for vans of a similar age (71.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 33.0% in the 150k+ group versus 19.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.3% | 6,822 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.8% | 5,534 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.7% | 5,468 |
| 4 | Brakes | 13.3% | 4,958 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.9% | 2,580 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.8% | 2,530 |
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 | 3,234 |
| 2 | Joints | 2,967 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 2,947 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 2,699 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 2,311 |
| 6 | Prescribed areas | 2,210 |
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 | 41.6% | 15,516 |
| 2 | Tyres | 30.6% | 11,406 |
| 3 | Suspension | 26.5% | 9,867 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 22.7% | 8,468 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 20.6% | 7,687 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 19.6% | 7,298 |
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 | 350 | 19.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,753 | 24.4% |
| 60-90k | 5,483 | 29.2% |
| 90-120k | 9,932 | 31.1% |
| 120-150k | 9,657 | 32.2% |
| 150k+ | 9,962 | 33.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 37,198 | 31.3% |
| Petrol | 77 | 22.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,995 | 30.3% |
| 2022 | 8,609 | 31.6% |
| 2023 | 7,592 | 31.1% |
| 2024 | 6,595 | 31.8% |
| 2025 | 5,484 | 31.9% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Transit Connect
Before buying a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 18.3% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (18.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (14.8% 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+.
- Suspension (14.7% 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.
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 2009 Ford Transit Connects pass their MOT?
68.8% of the 37,275 2009 Ford Transit Connect MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Ford Transit Connect?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.3% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (14.8%).
Does the 2009 Transit Connect get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.4% in the 0-30k band to 33.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 37,275 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.