Ford Tourneo
From 25,447 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Tourneos fare better: 2020 models pass at 87.4% vs 73% for 2013.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 1,030 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,030 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 869 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 482 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 398 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 334 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 321 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 277 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 271 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 234 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 233 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19.5% of Tourneo failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 50.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £126.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Tourneo passes its MOT 87.4% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 76%, a 11.4 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 73%. With an average repair bill of £126 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Tourneo that's past its third birthday.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 87.5% while Diesel versions pass at 78.3%, a 9 percentage point gap.
Ford Tourneo on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 552 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 45 newly registered, a net loss of 507.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 39,872 | 1,279 | +5 | -88 | -83 |
| 2025 Q2 | 40,042 | 1,192 | +14 | -0 | +135 |
| 2025 Q1 | 39,891 | 1,208 | +20 | -87 | -67 |
| 2024 Q4 | 40,107 | 1,059 | +6 | -377 | -371 |
| 2024 Q3 | 40,634 | 903 | +6 | -133 | -127 |
| 2024 Q2 | 40,843 | 821 | +65 | -76 | -11 |
| 2024 Q1 | 40,815 | 860 | +479 | -191 | +288 |
| 2023 Q4 | 40,579 | 808 | +640 | -251 | +389 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourneo Custom 310 T-Nium Tdci | Diesel | 5,054 | 15% |
| Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A | Diesel | 4,817 | 14% |
| Tourneo Connect Gr T-Nium Tdci | Diesel | 4,197 | 12% |
| Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium Eblue | Diesel | 3,882 | 11% |
| Tourneo Custom 300 Ltd E-Tech | Diesel | 2,485 | 7% |
| Tourneo Connect Gr Tnium Tdcia | Diesel | 2,340 | 7% |
| Tourneo Connect Zetec Tdci | Diesel | 1,448 | 4% |
| Tourneo Connect Titanium Tdci | Diesel | 1,315 | 4% |
| Tourneo Custom 310 Ti Tdci A | Diesel | 1,096 | 3% |
| Tourneo Connect Grd Zetec Tdci | Diesel | 1,034 | 3% |
| Tourneo Custom 310 Zetec Tdci | Diesel | 871 | 3% |
| Tourneo Connect T-Nium Tdci A | Diesel | 848 | 3% |
| Tourneo Courier Zetec | Petrol | 702 | 2% |
| Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Tdci A | Diesel | 687 | 2% |
| Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblue | Diesel | 629 | 2% |
| Tourneo Connect Gr Zetec Tdci | Diesel | 606 | 2% |
| Tourneo Connect Gr Zetec Tdcia | Diesel | 539 | 2% |
| Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Tdci | Diesel | 424 | 1% |
| Tourneo Courier Zetec Tdci | Diesel | 422 | 1% |
| Tourneo Custom 320 Ecoblue | Diesel | 417 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 87.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, obligatory mirror or device inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure |
| 2019 | 84% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2018 | 81.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2017 | 78.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
4 earlier years
| 2016 | 76% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2015 | 75% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2014 | 75.6% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2013 | 73% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tourneos tested had between 82,254 and 181,213 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 112,832 median miles, the Tourneo has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Tourneo MOT pass rate?
The Ford Tourneo has a 78.7% MOT pass rate based on 25,447 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Tourneo?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Tourneo is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 1,030 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
How many Ford Tourneos are on UK roads?
There are 39,872 Ford Tourneos currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,279 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Tourneo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Tourneo is 112,832 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 82,254 and 181,213 miles.
Buying a used Tourneo?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 78.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £126 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.