Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB reliable? We analysed 1,372 real MOT tests across 422 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, registration plate lamp not working and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB.
Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td 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 L 200 Td SWB MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 119 | 64.7% | 69,119 | 104,649 | 152,035 |
| 2004 | 228 | 70.6% | 57,749 | 86,514 | 116,402 |
| 2003 | 95 | 64.2% | 73,170 | 93,567 | 117,976 |
Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
70.6% MOT pass rate from 228 tests
64.2% MOT pass rate from 95 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB is 2004, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 70.6% across 228 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td 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 L 200 Td SWB THIS CAR | 69.0% | 1,372 | 124,877 mi | 23 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 |
| BMW 840D Xdrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 85.1% | 731 | 33,759 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.0% across 1,372 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (44 recorded failures), registration plate lamp not working (29), and brake pipe excessively corroded (28). 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 L 200 Td SWB owner drives around 7,192 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.
In terms of longevity, most Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.