Ford Transit Connect: tyres MOT failures
Of the 1,043,593 Ford Transit Connect MOT tests in this dataset, 6.6% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2005 and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2,376 | 7.3% |
| 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% |
| 2011 | 40,351 | 6.5% |
| 2012 | 39,260 | 6.3% |
| 2013 | 28,618 | 6.1% |
| 2014 | 65,321 | 6.7% |
| 2015 | 79,828 | 6.6% |
| 2016 | 83,561 | 6.5% |
| 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% |
| 2022 | 9,289 | 7.3% |
| 2023 | 442 | 5.9% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.