Ford Tourneo Connect: what fails at MOT
20,000 MOT tests on the Ford Tourneo Connect in 2024, counted. 20.8% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
20.3% of Ford Tourneo Connect tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 17%, so the Tourneo Connect does worse than most cars its age.
It fails most often on tyres (4.4% of tests), lights and electrics (3.8% of tests) and wipers, washers and windscreen (3.4% of tests). It fails on wipers, washers and windscreen, brakes and exhaust and emissions 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 | 2,721 | 18.1% | 10.9% | 21,300 12,100 to 30,600 |
| 2020 | 3,174 | 19.4% | 11.5% | 24,100 14,600 to 36,900 |
| 2019 | 2,939 | 20.4% | 13.4% | 32,200 19,900 to 48,100 |
| 2018 | 1,596 | 18.3% | 15.6% | 40,100 24,900 to 59,900 |
| 2017 | 2,638 | 17.9% | 18.2% | 52,600 34,200 to 75,900 |
| 2016 | 3,283 | 19.7% | 21.3% | 66,200 45,900 to 90,900 |
| 2015 | 2,538 | 25.5% | 24.4% | 79,500 52,700 to 103,400 |
| 2014 | 1,050 | 26.7% | 27.7% | 86,000 62,700 to 110,000 |
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 Connect 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 Connect | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Lights and electrics | 3.8% | 3.3% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen More than most | 3.4% | 2.1% |
| Brakes More than most | 3.3% | 2.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions More than most | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Suspension Less than most | 1.4% | 2.3% |
| Seat belts and airbags More than most | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Body and structure | 1.0% | 0.7% |
The parts that fail most
- Tyre3.3%
- Wipers2.4%
- Brake pads1.8%
- Headlamp aim1.4%
- Tyre tread1.3%
- Engine warning light1.2%
- Tyre pressure warning system0.9%
- Washers0.9%
- Headlamp0.9%
- Exhaust emissions0.7%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
- Tyre: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
- Engine warning light: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
- Tyre pressure warning system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
- Tyre: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.7%
- Exhaust emissions: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit0.6%
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
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 edge13.9%
- Brake pads: wearing thin7.5%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing3.1%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened2.8%
- Seat belt: webbing slightly damaged or frayed2.0%
- Brake discs: worn, but not excessively1.3%
- Seat belt: slightly damaged1.2%
- Engine oil: leak, but not excessive1.2%
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 the wipers and washers work properly, and is the windscreen chipped or cracked?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “Has it ever failed on emissions or an exhaust leak, and what was done about it?”
- “Are any warning lights on, such as the airbag light?”
Check a Ford Tourneo Connect's own MOT record
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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.