Ford Tourneo Connect years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year
Ford Tourneo Connect years with MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year: 2015 and 2019–2022. None is clearly above it. The other 3 years can't be told apart from average.
- Below the average for their first-use year2015 and 2019–2022
- Above the average for their first-use yearNone
- Can't be told apart from average2016–2018
The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.
First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 77.1% to 78.5%.
In 2025, 77.8% of the 15,127 initial MOT tests on Ford Tourneo Connect cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 81.4%. That is 3.5 points below the same-age average.
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Ford Tourneo Connect MOT pass rate by year
| Year | Chart | Testsmedian miles | Passed first time | Against all vehicles that year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022age 3 | 2,05520,300 | 80.7%±1.8 | −7.8 ptsall: 88.5% | |
| 2021age 4 | 1,72628,000 | 82.6%±1.9 | −4.6 ptsall: 87.2% | |
| 2020age 5 | 2,15033,400 | 79.5%±1.8 | −6.5 ptsall: 86.0% | |
| 2019age 6 | 1,94240,300 | 77.9%±1.9 | −5.6 ptsall: 83.5% | |
| 2018age 7 | 1,14749,500 | 80.1%±2.5 | −0.8 ptsall: 80.9% | |
| 2017age 8 | 1,93262,100 | 76.6%±2.0 | −1.6 ptsall: 78.2% | |
| 2016age 9 | 2,38174,500 | 76.3%±1.8 | +1.4 ptsall: 74.9% | |
| 2015age 10 | 1,79484,700 | 69.6%±2.2 | −2.3 ptsall: 71.9% |
Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.
When a car's mileage doesn't add upDoes mileage matter?
84.1% of Ford Tourneo Connect tests under 30,000 miles passed first time, against 67.1% at 120,000 miles or more. For all vehicles of the same age and mileage, the figures are 89.8% and 69.7%.
| Miles at the test | Tests | Passed first time | Against all vehicles, same age and mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30,000 | 4,769 | 84.1%±1.1 | −5.7 ptsall: 89.8% |
| 30,000–59,999 | 5,044 | 80.3%±1.2 | −2.4 ptsall: 82.7% |
| 60,000–89,999 | 2,804 | 72.5%±1.7 | −2.6 ptsall: 75.1% |
| 90,000–119,999 | 1,438 | 66.5%±2.5 | −4.1 ptsall: 70.5% |
| 120,000 or more | 1,070 | 67.1%±2.9 | −2.6 ptsall: 69.7% |
Against all vehicles of the same age and mileage, Tourneo Connect tests were below average under 120,000 miles and about average at 120,000 miles or more.
Mileage is only one factor. How a car has been driven and looked after matters too. These figures show an association across all Ford Tourneo Connect tests in 2025, not what mileage does to a particular car.
Mileage is the odometer reading at the initial test. Each band is compared with all vehicles first used in the same year with a reading in the same band, weighted by this model's own tests in each year. Bands need at least 1,000 tests. 2 tests (under 0.1%) had no usable odometer reading and are left out. How we count
Common Tourneo Connect problems at the MOT
MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.
Most common MOT failures on the Ford Tourneo Connect
| Defect | Share of failed tests | All vehicles, same age |
|---|---|---|
| Wiper does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWindscreen, wipers, mirrors | 13.3%448 tests | 9.7% |
| Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thickBrakes | 10.7%360 tests | 8.6% |
| Tyre has ply or cords exposedTyres | 10.2%342 tests | 6.0% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperativeTyres | 8.2%275 tests | 3.4% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunctionNoise, emissions, leaks | 8.0%270 tests | 5.2% |
| Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres | 6.9%233 tests | 9.7% |
| Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsTyres | 6.9%230 tests | 9.1% |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beamLights and electrics | 4.9%166 tests | 3.9% |
| Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mmSeat belts and airbags | 4.6%153 tests | 0.1% |
| Washer provides insufficient washer liquidWindscreen, wipers, mirrors | 4.2%140 tests | 4.8% |
These are failures recorded at initial MOT tests in 2025. Retests are not counted. "All vehicles, same age" is the same defect's share of failed tests for all vehicles first used in the same years, weighted by the Tourneo Connect's failed tests in each year. How we count
What to check when viewing a Tourneo Connect
Tyres
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Lights and electrics
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Warning lights on the dashboard should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts.
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors
- Look for chips and cracks in the windscreen, especially in front of the driver.
- Run the wipers and washers. The blades should clear the screen without smearing.
- Check both door mirrors and the rear-view mirror are intact and adjust.
Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.
Check a Tourneo Connect's MOT historyAfter an MOT advisory
Tyres
Of Ford Tourneo Connect cars that passed their 2024 MOT with a tyre advisory and came back for their next MOT 10–14 months later, 9.2% failed on tyres, against 6.2% of similar cars with nothing noted. Based on 1,671 and 5,773 cars.
Cars not tested again in that window are not included: 14.8% of those with a tyre advisory and 15.0% of the others.
Brakes
Of Ford Tourneo Connect cars that passed their 2024 MOT with a brake advisory and came back for their next MOT 10–14 months later, 8.8% failed on brakes, against 4.7% of similar cars with nothing noted. Based on 1,029 and 6,365 cars.
Cars not tested again in that window are not included: 15.0% of those with a brake advisory and 15.0% of the others.
Similar cars are the same model, first-use year and mileage band. Areas are the DVSA's top-level groups, so the later fail may not be the fault that was advised. These figures describe what happened to these cars. They don't show what a repair would have changed.
How we worked this outAll models compared, with the dataFord Tourneo Connect questions
Which Ford Tourneo Connect years have lower MOT pass rates?
Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2015 and 2019–2022. None is clearly above average. The rest can't be told apart from average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.
Is the Ford Tourneo Connect reliable?
MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 77.8% of initial MOT tests on Ford Tourneo Connect cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 81.4%. That is 3.5 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.
What are the most common Ford Tourneo Connect problems at the MOT?
The most common failure areas are tyres (in 32.2% of failed tests), lights and electrics (in 24.7% of failed tests) and windscreen, wipers, mirrors (in 21.1% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.
What mileage is normal for a 10-year-old Ford Tourneo Connect?
At their 2025 MOT tests, Ford Tourneo Connect cars first used in 2015, about 10 years old, had a median of 84,700 miles. Half had more and half had less.
How do I check a specific Tourneo Connect's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.
Check a car's MOT history for freeWhat MOT data can't tell you about any Ford Tourneo Connect
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.
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All 25 Ford modelsCars ranked by MOT pass rate, by ageSource: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Ford Tourneo Connect cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count