Ford Tourneo Custom years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

12,123 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2018–2022 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

All 5 Ford Tourneo Custom years have MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year.

Below the average for their first-use year2018–2022
Above the average for their first-use yearNone
Can't be told apart from averageNone

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.

78.2%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 77.5% to 79.0%.

Ford Tourneo Custom, all years78.2%
Same-age average, all vehicles86.2%

In 2025, 78.2% of the 12,123 initial MOT tests on Ford Tourneo Custom cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 86.2%. That is 7.9 points below the same-age average.

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Ford Tourneo Custom MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2022age 3	3,63233,900	76.7%±1.5	−11.8 ptsall: 88.5%
2021age 4	2,88946,200	78.5%±1.6	−8.7 ptsall: 87.2%
2020age 5	2,57354,900	78.7%±1.7	−7.3 ptsall: 86.0%
2019age 6	1,96165,000	81.3%±1.8	−2.2 ptsall: 83.5%
2018age 7	1,06870,700	76.2%±2.7	−4.7 ptsall: 80.9%

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.

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Does mileage matter?

Ford Tourneo Custom first-time pass rates by the mileage at the initial test, all years together, against all vehicles of the same age and mileage.

81.6% of Ford Tourneo Custom tests under 30,000 miles passed first time, against 76.3% at 120,000 miles or more. For all vehicles of the same age and mileage, the figures are 90.5% and 77.3%.

Miles at the test	Tests	Passed first time	Against all vehicles, same age and mileage
Under 30,000	3,298	81.6%±1.4	−8.8 ptsall: 90.5%
30,000–59,999	3,897	79.1%±1.4	−5.6 ptsall: 84.7%
60,000–89,999	2,721	74.9%±1.7	−5.0 ptsall: 79.9%
120,000 or more	1,221	76.3%±2.5	−0.9 ptsall: 77.3%

Against all vehicles of the same age and mileage, Tourneo Custom tests were below average under 90,000 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 Custom 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. Not shown, with fewer than 1,000 tests: 90,000–119,999. 3 tests (under 0.1%) had no usable odometer reading and are left out. How we count

Common Tourneo Custom problems at the MOT

Share of the 2,638 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.

Lights and electrics36.4%
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors25.6%
Tyres23.0%
Brakes18.2%

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 Custom

The defects recorded most often at the 2,638 failed initial tests on Ford Tourneo Custom cars, all years together, in the DVSA's own words. Each share is of failed tests, and a failed test can have more than one defect.

Defect	Share of failed tests	All vehicles, same age
Wiper does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWindscreen, wipers, mirrors	20.6%544 tests	13.7%
Headlamp not working on dipped beamLights and electrics	9.2%242 tests	2.8%
Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thickBrakes	8.8%232 tests	8.7%
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirtBody, chassis, structure	7.5%198 tests	1.3%
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsTyres	7.2%189 tests	13.7%
Stop lamp not workingLights and electrics	6.1%162 tests	2.0%
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperativeTyres	6.0%158 tests	2.3%
Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lampsLights and electrics	5.3%139 tests	1.7%
Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunctionNoise, emissions, leaks	4.8%127 tests	4.0%
Headlamp aim too highLights and electrics	4.7%124 tests	5.4%

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 Custom's failed tests in each year. How we count

What to check when viewing a Tourneo Custom

Based on the areas where Ford Tourneo Custom MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Lights and electrics
In 36.4% of failed Tourneo Custom tests
- 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
In 25.6% of failed Tourneo Custom tests
- 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.
Tyres
In 23.0% of failed Tourneo Custom tests
- 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.
Brakes
In 18.2% of failed Tourneo Custom tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly. The car should stop in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Which Ford Tourneo Custom 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: 2018–2022. None is clearly above 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 Custom reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 78.2% of initial MOT tests on Ford Tourneo Custom cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 86.2%. That is 7.9 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 Custom problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are lights and electrics (in 36.4% of failed tests), windscreen, wipers, mirrors (in 25.6% of failed tests) and tyres (in 23.0% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 3-year-old Ford Tourneo Custom?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Ford Tourneo Custom cars first used in 2022, about 3 years old, had a median of 33,900 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Tourneo Custom'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.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Ford Tourneo Custom

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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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Ford Tourneo Custom cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count