2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Ford Tourneo MOT pass rate and common faults

4,416 MOT tests in 2024. 81.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time81.5%
Failed or needed repairs18.5%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,416 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    121 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    103 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    43 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.8%
  2. Tyres6.4%
  3. Brakes4.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  5. Suspension1.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.5%

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 2019 Ford Tourneo?

In 2024, 81.5% of 2019 Ford Tourneo cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,416 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ford Tourneo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Ford Tourneo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).