Ford Tourneo Connect
From 23,633 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Tourneo Connects fare better: 2021 models pass at 84% vs 78.5% for 2014.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 490 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 490 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 425 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 377 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 353 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 311 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 232 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 177 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 160 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 140 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 128 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54.2% of failures are serious: 45.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8.3% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £86.
Ford Tourneo Connect on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 2,470 newly registered in the past year with 158 leaving, a net gain of 2,312. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 8,699 | 33 | +621 | -56 | +565 |
| 2025 Q2 | 8,122 | 45 | +606 | -10 | +596 |
| 2025 Q1 | 7,537 | 34 | +613 | -25 | +588 |
| 2024 Q4 | 6,952 | 31 | +630 | -67 | +563 |
| 2024 Q3 | 6,392 | 28 | +632 | -72 | +560 |
| 2024 Q2 | 5,841 | 19 | +905 | -27 | +878 |
| 2024 Q1 | 4,973 | 9 | +765 | -65 | +700 |
| 2023 Q4 | 4,276 | 6 | +763 | -2 | +761 |
11 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourneo Connect Titnium Eblu A | Diesel | 3,021 | 35% |
| Tourneo Connect Titanium Eblue | Diesel | 2,327 | 27% |
| Tourneo Connect Titnium Ebst A | Diesel | 1,102 | 13% |
| Tourneo Connect Active Eblue A | Diesel | 848 | 10% |
| Tourneo Connect Active Ecoblue | Diesel | 435 | 5% |
| Tourneo Connect Titanium E-Bst | Petrol | 330 | 4% |
| Tourneo Connect Active E-Bst A | Petrol | 171 | 2% |
| Tourneo Connect Titanium Phv A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 149 | 2% |
| Tourneo Connect Active E-Boost | Diesel | 122 | 1% |
| Tourneo Connect Active Phev A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 86 | <1% |
| Tourneo Connect Sport E-Blue A | Diesel | 72 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 83.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2019 | 82% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2018 | 84.3% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
4 earlier years
| 2017 | 84.3% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 82.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 78.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
| 2014 | 78.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tourneo Connects tested had between 25,402 and 95,766 miles on the clock.
At 55,420 median miles, the Tourneo Connect has 0.032 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 Connect MOT pass rate?
The Ford Tourneo Connect has a 82.1% MOT pass rate based on 23,633 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Tourneo Connect?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Tourneo Connect is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 490 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
How many Ford Tourneo Connects are on UK roads?
There are 8,699 Ford Tourneo Connects currently licensed on UK roads, with 33 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Tourneo Connect at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Tourneo Connect is 55,420 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,402 and 95,766 miles.
Buying a used Tourneo Connect?
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 82.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £86 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.