2008 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 49.5% of Ford Transit Connects first used in 2008 passed their MOT first time, against 57.2% for all cars first used in 2008. Across 21,581 Transit Connect first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, body, chassis and structure and suspension.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Ford Transit Connects first used in 2008 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2008 Ford Transit Connect MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Transit Connects first used in 2008 against all cars first used in 2008 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Transit Connect figure was 7.7 points lower.
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| Test year | 2008 Transit Connect | All cars first used 2008 | Transit Connect first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 48.1% | 58.0% | 10,394 |
| 2022 | 48.1% | 57.9% | 9,646 |
| 2023 | 49.1% | 57.4% | 8,564 |
| 2024 | 49.3% | 56.9% | 7,148 |
| 2025 | 49.5% | 57.2% | 5,869 |
Common 2008 Ford Transit Connect MOT failures
Share of the 10,943 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 20.0% | 2,188 |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | 18.5% | 2,029 |
| Stop lamp: not working | 15.8% | 1,724 |
| Position lamp: not working | 13.5% | 1,472 |
| Prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced | 12.0% | 1,311 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2008 Ford Transit Connect before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Body and underside. Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion, and at the rubber boots on the drive shafts for splits.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
Common 2008 Ford Transit Connect MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2008 Transit Connects, as a share of all 21,581 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 30.8% | 6,657 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 24.2% | 5,217 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 23.2% | 5,016 |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread | 8.7% | 1,868 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 8.5% | 1,845 |
Questions about the 2008 Ford Transit Connect MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2008 Ford Transit Connect?
In 2025, 49.5% of Transit Connects first used in 2008 passed their MOT first time, against 57.2% for all cars first used in 2008. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2008 Transit Connect most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 51.0% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), body, chassis and structure (44.1%) and suspension (43.5%). The single most common item was “Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt” (20.0%).
How often does a 2008 Ford Transit Connect fail its MOT?
In 2025, 50.5% of first tests on Transit Connects first used in 2008 did not pass first time: 42.6% failed, and a further 7.9% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 10,943 of 21,581 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2008 Ford Transit Connect MOT advisories?
“Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (on 30.8% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (24.2%), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (23.2%), “Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread” (8.7%) and “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (8.5%).
Is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 48.1% in 2021 to 49.5% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2008
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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