2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Ford Tourneo MOT pass rate and common faults

487 MOT tests in 2024. 66.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time66.5%
Failed or needed repairs33.5%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 487 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.1%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.8%
  7. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  10. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes21.6%
  2. Lights & electrics14.0%
  3. Suspension13.8%
  4. Body & chassis10.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  6. Tyres4.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  8. Steering3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2013 Ford Tourneo?

In 2024, 66.5% of 2013 Ford Tourneo cars passed their MOT first time, across 487 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Ford Tourneo?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2013 Ford Tourneo reliable at MOT time?

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