Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Ford Transit Connect 220leader Eblu?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Ford Transit Connect 220leader Eblu?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Ford Transit Connect 220leader Eblu?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Ford Transit Connect 220leader Eblu reliable?

Based on MOT data from 757 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Transit Connect 220leader Eblu has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Ford Transit Connect 220leader Eblu?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Transit Connect 220leader Eblu (2022)

757 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Transit Connect 220leader Eblu

CarHunch analysed 757 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Transit Connect 220leader Eblu. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Transit Connect is a solid performer, passing its first MOT 4 percentage points above the UK average at 84.0%, with only 10.7% of vehicles ever showing a dangerous defect—a manageable safety concern for a commercial van. The relatively low failure rate of 0.25 per vehicle suggests these are fundamentally sound machines.

At nearly 62,000 miles on average, these vans are being used as intended, and the 1.2 advisories per vehicle indicate minor wear rather than systemic problems. If you're considering one, prioritise a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the advisory items (likely suspension, wear items, or minor trim), and check the full MOT history to confirm consistent passes rather than repeat defect patterns.

The 2022 Ford Transit Connect 220leader Eblu passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (87% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

87%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

10.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.25

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

57k

Middle half: 41k–77k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 87% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 757 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 757 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,889 Ford Transit Connect 220leader Eblu vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 91.2%

3,548

Silver 4.8%

186

Red 2.8%

110

Blue 0.5%

Black 0.3%

Grey 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Transit Connect 220leader Eblu vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

56,928

typical

41,431

low mileage

76,527

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Transit Connect 220leader Eblu vehicles fall between 41,431 and 76,527 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 41,431 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 41,431–76,527 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Transit Connect 220leader Eblus sit.

⚠ Over 103,311 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.25

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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