Ford Transit Connect 200 (2014)
2014 Ford Transit Connect 200
CarHunch analysed 144 real MOT records for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect 200. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Ford Transit Connect 200 is a reliability concern: just 55.1% pass MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning more than four in ten come back with failures. No dangerous defects have been recorded across these 144 vehicles, which is reassuring, though the consistently poor performance across the diesel fleet (54.8% pass rate) suggests systemic durability issues.
These vans are clocking up solid mileage—averaging 116,022 miles at around 10 years old—and while they're only averaging 0.31 failures per vehicle, the high first-time failure rate points to concentrated problems rather than minor niggles. If you're considering this model, budget for a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the specific failure patterns, and factor in higher-than-average maintenance costs over ownership.
What to check before buying a 2014 Ford Transit Connect 200
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 143 | 54.8% | 0.31 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Ford Transit Connect 200 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Ford Transit Connect 200 vehicles fall between 89,770 and 141,500 miles.
2014 Ford Transit Connect 200 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 58 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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