2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Ford Tourneo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,280 MOT tests in 2024. 65.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time65.8%
Failed or needed repairs34.2%
Typical mileage at test122,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,280 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  3. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    43 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes14.4%
  2. Lights & electrics12.9%
  3. Body & chassis12.0%
  4. Suspension9.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  6. Tyres6.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%

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: 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 2015 Ford Tourneo?

In 2024, 65.8% of 2015 Ford Tourneo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,280 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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; on or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Ford Tourneo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).