Ford Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium Mhev
From 281 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 9 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 | 9 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| obligatory mirror or device inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18.4% of Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium Mhev failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 42.1% 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 £101.
Typical mileage
Half of all Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium Mhevs tested had between 44,630 and 93,311 miles on the clock.
At 71,688 median miles, the Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium Mhev 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 Custom 320 T-Nium Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Ford Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium Mhev has a 86.1% MOT pass rate based on 281 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium Mhev is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium Mhev is 71,688 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 44,630 and 93,311 miles.
Buying a used Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium Mhev?
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.
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