Ford Transit Connect gen-2012
2012 to 2020
Based on 2 sources, each with its own reference date
Based on 2 sources, see the topics below
Key points to know
- Recalls
1 result · EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 18/09/2026
Recalls
Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026
We could not check NHTSA for this model
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Official item from EU Safety Gate
Safety rating
American crash test (NHTSA)
No safety rating found at NHTSA SafetyRatings, checked through 2020
Insurance loss
Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects
No insurance loss data found at IIHS/HLDI, checked through 2020
Inspection statistics for these model years
- 6 to 8 years: 46,385 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 30,736 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 14,701 inspections
6 to 8 years: 46,385 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 12226 of the 46385 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.
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9 to 11 years: 30,736 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 10081 of the 30736 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.
12 to 14 years: 14,701 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6792 of the 14701 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr.
See the inspection statistics for all generations of Transit Connect
Go to Transit ConnectInspections by country and age
This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.
| Age | Netherlands | United Kingdom | Czechia | Ireland | NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 years | No data | 26.4% failed (12226 of 46385) | No data | No data | No data |
| 9-11 years | No data | 32.8% failed (10081 of 30736) | No data | No data | No data |
| 12-14 years | No data | 46.2% failed (6792 of 14701) | No data | No data | Too few inspections |
Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.
Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.
Buyer knowledge and checklist
Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.
Periodic inspection: MOT: annually
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
What are the known problems with a Ford Transit Connect gen-2012?
Recalls: 1 result (EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 18/09/2026). Each point is worked out below with its source and reference date.
Are there any known recalls for the Ford Transit Connect gen-2012?
1 recall recorded with EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 18/09/2026.
Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Ford Transit Connect?
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek. Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6792 of the 14701 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr. DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.
Where does this data come from?
EU Safety Gate (data up to and including 18/09/2026), DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (data up to and including 2020). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.