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Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A reliable? We analysed 678 real MOT tests across 520 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 678 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.2%
Typical Mileage
46,045mi
Annual Mileage
mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A 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 250 Ltd Eblu A.

Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

84.8%
2023
84.1%
2022

Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3

Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 145 84.8% 27,328 44,816 58,982
2022 521 84.1% 28,046 46,002 65,936

How Long Does a Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A Last?

Based on 520 Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.3 years
Median
2.0 years

Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
46,045 mi
75th Percentile
64,653 mi
95th Percentile
93,750 mi
Max Recorded
127,374 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

84.8% MOT pass rate from 145 tests

Year to avoid
2022

84.1% MOT pass rate from 521 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.8% across 145 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.1% — 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 250 Ltd Eblu A 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 250 Ltd Eblu A THIS CAR 84.2% 678 46,045 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
Nissan Note S 77.9% 1,077 102,892 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A?

The Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.2% across 678 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 250 Ltd Eblu A 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.

Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A reliable?
Based on 678 MOT tests, the Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A has a 84.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A do per year?
Mileage data is not yet available for this model.
How long does a Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Transit Connect 250 Ltd Eblu A is 2023 with a 84.8% pass rate across 145 tests.