Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu reliable? We analysed 583 real MOT tests across 464 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER 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 230LEADER Eblu.
Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1499cc
- Power
- 74 BHP
- Power (kW)
- 55 kW
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- LCV
- Common colour
- White
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 138 g/km Band H
- Emission class
- 6aq
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £290
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £159.50
Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 221 | 78.7% | 27,671 | 40,861 | 53,677 |
| 2022 | 358 | 83.2% | 35,134 | 46,012 | 64,440 |
How Long Does a Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu Last?
Based on 464 Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.2% MOT pass rate from 358 tests
78.7% MOT pass rate from 221 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.2% across 358 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.7% — 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 230LEADER 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 230LEADER Eblu THIS CAR | 81.6% | 583 | 43,838 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 |
| Moto Guzzi Griso 8V | 91.1% | 982 | 9,836 mi | 18 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.6% across 583 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Transit Connect 230LEADER Eblu 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.