Ford Tourneo Custom
From 5,515 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Tourneo Customs fare better: 2024 models pass at 96.1% vs 83.5% for 2018.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 120 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 | 120 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 83 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 76 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 70 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 69 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 41 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 38 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 37 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 37 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 32 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 55.6% of Tourneo Custom failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 11.4% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £110.
Ford Tourneo Custom on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 4,778 newly registered in the past year with 89 leaving, a net gain of 4,689. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 6,034 | 95 | +1,211 | -45 | +1,166 |
| 2025 Q2 | 4,888 | 75 | +1,430 | -19 | +1,411 |
| 2025 Q1 | 3,525 | 27 | +1,322 | -16 | +1,306 |
| 2024 Q4 | 2,240 | 6 | +815 | -9 | +806 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,436 | 4 | +836 | -11 | +825 |
| 2024 Q2 | 615 | 0 | +463 | -4 | +459 |
| 2024 Q1 | 156 | 0 | +128 | -3 | +125 |
| 2023 Q4 | 31 | 0 | +10 | -0 | +10 |
14 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A | Diesel | 2,682 | 45% |
| Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium Eblue | Diesel | 1,298 | 22% |
| Tourneo Custom 340Tnium Phev A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 648 | 11% |
| Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblue | Diesel | 291 | 5% |
| Tourneo Custom 320Actve Eblu A | Diesel | 223 | 4% |
| Tourneo Custom 340 Titanium Ev | Battery Electric | 194 | 3% |
| Tourneo Custom 340 T-Nium X Ev | Battery Electric | 97 | 2% |
| Tourneo Custom 340Actve Phev A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 96 | 2% |
| Tourneo Custom 340 Ztec Phev A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 83 | 1% |
| Tourneo Custom 320Ztec Eblue A | Diesel | 80 | 1% |
| Tourneo Custom 340 Ti X Phev A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 72 | 1% |
| Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X Eblu A | Diesel | 71 | 1% |
| Tourneo Custom 320 Actve Eblue | Diesel | 59 | <1% |
| Tourneo Custom 340 Active Ev | Battery Electric | 50 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 96.1% | obligatory mirror or device inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure |
| 2021 | 77.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2020 | 82.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 83.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
2 earlier years
| 2018 | 83.5% | 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 |
| 2017 | 85.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tourneo Customs tested had between 35,428 and 129,591 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 66,103 median miles, the Tourneo Custom has 0.025 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 Custom MOT pass rate?
The Ford Tourneo Custom has a 83.6% MOT pass rate based on 5,515 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Tourneo Custom?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Tourneo Custom is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 120 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
How many Ford Tourneo Customs are on UK roads?
There are 6,034 Ford Tourneo Customs currently licensed on UK roads, with 95 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Tourneo Custom at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Tourneo Custom is 66,103 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 35,428 and 129,591 miles.
Buying a used Tourneo Custom?
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 83.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £110 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.