Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A
From 4,451 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue As fare better: 2024 models pass at 97% vs 81.4% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 140 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 140 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 90 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 57 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 55 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 49 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 37 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 34 |
| 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 | 28 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 28 |
| wiper blade defective | 27 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 37.1% of failures are serious: 27% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 10.1% 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 £63.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97% | an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2022 | 86.7% | 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, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2021 | 79.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 81.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
1 earlier years
| 2019 | 88% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue As tested had between 21,932 and 59,005 miles on the clock.
At 42,365 median miles, the Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A has 0.043 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 Ti Eblue A MOT pass rate?
The Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A has a 81.9% MOT pass rate based on 4,451 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 140 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A is 42,365 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,932 and 59,005 miles.
Buying a used Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A?
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 81.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £63 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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