Ford Transit Connect (2019)
2019 Ford Transit Connect
CarHunch analysed 15,022 real MOT records for the 2019 Ford Transit Connect. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Ford Transit Connect passes its MOT at 81.8%, just slightly above the UK average of 80%, which suggests broadly average reliability for a commercial vehicle of this age—though the 27.7% of vehicles that have experienced a dangerous defect is a genuine concern worth investigating on any used example you consider. Petrol versions edge ahead at 83% pass rate versus diesel at 81.7%, but the difference is marginal.
At 58,394 miles median, these vans have moderate mileage for a five-year-old workhorse, indicating either part-time use or reasonable maintenance discipline. The 1.07 average failures per test and 4.8 advisories suggest these aren't problem vehicles, but before buying, run a full MOT history check to flag any that have already returned with dangerous defects—that 27.7% figure means one in four have failed on safety-critical items at some point.
What to check before buying a 2019 Ford Transit Connect
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.
- ⚠️ 27.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (97%) | 14,502 | 81.7% | 1.07 |
| Petrol (3%) | 517 | 83% | 0.98 |
| Gas (0%) | 3 | 82.2% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Ford Transit Connect 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 2019 Ford Transit Connect vehicles fall between 40,669 and 78,907 miles.
2019 Ford Transit Connect — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 14,020 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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