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

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Is the Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu reliable? We analysed 2,057 real MOT tests across 1,573 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,057 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.9%
Typical Mileage
45,773mi
Annual Mileage
9,197mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED 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 250LMITED Eblu.

Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu Number Plates

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

Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

82.5%
2023
83.1%
2022

Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10

Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,533 mi/yr
Typical
9,197 mi/yr
Average
13,013 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,571 mi/yr

Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 675 82.5% 32,988 46,139 62,146
2022 1,346 83.1% 31,245 45,720 64,497

How Long Does a Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu Last?

Based on 1,573 Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.2 years
Median
2.0 years

Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu Mileage Distribution

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

Median
45,773 mi
75th Percentile
63,921 mi
95th Percentile
96,981 mi
Max Recorded
193,096 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu

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

Best year
2022

83.1% MOT pass rate from 1,346 tests

Year to avoid
2023

82.5% MOT pass rate from 675 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.1% across 1,346 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.5% — 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 250LMITED 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 250LMITED Eblu THIS CAR 82.9% 2,057 45,773 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
Volkswagen Passat Trendline TDI 130 76.9% 670 169,806 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu?

The Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.9% across 2,057 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 250LMITED Eblu with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu owner drives around 9,197 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.

Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu reliable?
Based on 2,057 MOT tests, the Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu has a 82.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu do per year?
The typical Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu does around 9,197 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu?
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 250LMITED Eblu?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Transit Connect 250LMITED Eblu is 2022 with a 83.1% pass rate across 1,346 tests.