2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

1,830 MOT tests in 2024. 80.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time80.9%
Failed or needed repairs19.1%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,830 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    73 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    54 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    25 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  8. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened0.9%
    24 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  3. Lights & electrics3.8%
  4. Brakes3.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  6. Seat belts & airbags2.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.6%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%
  5. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Ford Tourneo Connect?

In 2024, 80.9% of 2021 Ford Tourneo Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,830 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Ford Tourneo Connect?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Ford Tourneo Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).