Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB car check
Is the Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB reliable? We analysed 912 real MOT tests across 264 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake pipe excessively corroded and registration plate lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB.
Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB THIS CAR | 67.4% | 912 | 142,320 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Hyundai IX20 SE Auto | 96.1% | 709 | 27,564 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.4% across 912 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (4), and registration plate lamp not working (3). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ford Tran Connect 200 D SWB owner drives around 5,680 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.