Ford Tourneo: what fails at MOT
33,000 MOT tests on the Ford Tourneo in 2024, counted. 23.7% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
23.6% of Ford Tourneo tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 16.9%, so the Tourneo does worse than most cars its age.
It fails most often on lights and electrics (5.7% of tests), brakes (3.9% of tests) and tyres (3.7% of tests). It fails on lights and electrics, brakes and wipers, washers and windscreen more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,913 | 23.1% | 10.9% | 33,900 19,900 to 60,300 |
| 2020 | 4,211 | 20.4% | 11.5% | 38,900 23,700 to 63,900 |
| 2019 | 6,515 | 17.3% | 13.4% | 46,300 28,700 to 75,400 |
| 2018 | 5,449 | 20.6% | 15.6% | 69,600 47,000 to 123,700 |
| 2017 | 4,355 | 25.8% | 18.2% | 83,400 55,700 to 140,100 |
| 2016 | 2,206 | 29.3% | 21.3% | 110,900 65,400 to 182,400 |
| 2015 | 3,447 | 31.4% | 24.4% | 124,400 83,200 to 187,100 |
| 2014 | 2,218 | 30.8% | 27.7% | 110,100 78,300 to 171,900 |
| 2013 | 710 | 34.9% | 30.6% | 116,700 87,800 to 167,900 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Ford Tourneo tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Tourneo | Cars its age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 5.7% | 3.3% | More than most |
| Brakes | 3.9% | 2.3% | More than most |
| Tyres | 3.7% | 3.6% | |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 3.5% | 2.1% | More than most |
| Suspension | 3.2% | 2.2% | More than most |
| Body and structure | 3.1% | 0.7% | More than most |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.8% | 0.9% | More than most |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.7% | 0.3% |
The parts that fail most
- Tyre2.5%
- Driveshaft joint2.4%
- Wipers2.2%
- Headlamp aim1.6%
- Brake pads1.6%
- Headlamp1.5%
- Brake light1.2%
- Suspension pins and bushes1.0%
- Washers1.0%
- Tyre tread0.9%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Driveshaft joint: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
- Brake light: not working1.1%
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%
- Tyre: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
- Tyre pressure warning system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
- Engine warning light: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge8.6%
- Brake pads: wearing thin6.1%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened5.4%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement5.1%
- Brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material4.8%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing3.6%
- Brake discs: worn, but not excessively2.3%
- Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement2.0%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “Do the wipers and washers work properly, and is the windscreen chipped or cracked?”
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
Check a Ford Tourneo's own MOT record
Type the registration from the advert. You'll see every test that car has had, what it failed on and what it was warned about, free.
Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.