Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblue
From 854 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
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 27 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 | 27 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 22 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 11 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 10 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 10 |
| wiper blade defective | 9 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 8 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.8% of failures are serious: 40.5% 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 £72.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 79.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2019 | 83.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblues tested had between 27,785 and 62,713 miles on the clock.
At 44,518 median miles, the Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblue has 0.046 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 Zetec Eblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblue has a 79.6% MOT pass rate based on 854 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblue is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblue is 44,518 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,785 and 62,713 miles.
Buying a used Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblue?
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 79.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £72 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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