2004 Ford Tourneo Connect — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2004 Ford Tourneo Connect passed 70.3% of its 367 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as MPVs of a similar age (30.1% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.4% of tests against 16.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, service brake performance and integral vehicle structure condition — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 52 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 18.2% in the 30-60k band and 35.4% in the 150k+ band, a 17.2-point spread.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 40.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.4% | 71 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.4% | 60 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.5% | 57 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.9% | 51 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.5% | 31 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.9% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 52 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 34 |
| 3 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 34 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 5 | Wipers | 29 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 25 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 40.1% | 147 |
| 2 | Suspension | 30.8% | 113 |
| 3 | Tyres | 29.4% | 108 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 28.3% | 104 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 23.4% | 86 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.0% | 77 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 44 | 18.2% |
| 60-90k | 45 | 22.2% |
| 90-120k | 87 | 27.6% |
| 120-150k | 90 | 36.7% |
| 150k+ | 96 | 35.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91 | 29.7% |
| 2022 | 87 | 31.0% |
| 2023 | 66 | 28.8% |
| 2024 | 64 | 28.1% |
| 2025 | 59 | 30.5% |
What to check before buying a 2004 Tourneo Connect
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (16.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (15.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2004 Ford Tourneo Connects pass their MOT?
70.3% of the 367 2004 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2004 Ford Tourneo Connect?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.4% of tests, followed by brakes (16.4%).
Does the 2004 Tourneo Connect get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.2% in the 30-60k band to 35.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 367 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.