Ford Tourneo Custom 320Ti X Eblue A
From 626 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 18 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 | 18 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 4 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40.8% of failures are serious: 32.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8.5% 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 £70.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 90% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tourneo Custom 320Ti X Eblue As tested had between 22,754 and 64,621 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 39,855 median miles, the Tourneo Custom 320Ti X Eblue A has 0.034 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 320Ti X Eblue A MOT pass rate?
The Ford Tourneo Custom 320Ti X Eblue A has a 86.6% MOT pass rate based on 626 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Tourneo Custom 320Ti X Eblue A?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Tourneo Custom 320Ti X Eblue A is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Tourneo Custom 320Ti X Eblue A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Tourneo Custom 320Ti X Eblue A is 39,855 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,754 and 64,621 miles.
Buying a used Tourneo Custom 320Ti X 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.
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