Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu reliable? We analysed 341 real MOT tests across 278 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu.
Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 107 | 87.9% | 30,850 | 43,664 | 60,806 |
| 2022 | 221 | 81.4% | 29,434 | 48,300 | 69,323 |
How Long Does a Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu Last?
Based on 278 Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu 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 Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.9% MOT pass rate from 107 tests
81.4% MOT pass rate from 221 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.9% across 107 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu THIS CAR | 84.2% | 341 | 47,172 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 |
| Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT | 93.4% | 472 | 58,258 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.2% across 341 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
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.