2005 Ford Tourneo Connect — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 443 MOT tests, the 2005 Ford Tourneo Connect recorded a 66.1% pass rate. MPVs of a similar age fail 30.0% of the time, so this is 3.8pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (19.6%) and lighting & signalling (18.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, integral vehicle structure condition and prescribed areas — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 77 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2005 Tourneo Connect fails 37.6% of the time in the 90-120k band and 33.8% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.8 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 45.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 34.8% in 2021 to 32.7% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 19.6% | 87 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 18.5% | 82 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.8% | 79 |
| 4 | Brakes | 14.9% | 66 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 7.4% | 33 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.8% | 30 |
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 | 77 |
| 2 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 43 |
| 3 | Prescribed areas | 41 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 35 |
| 5 | Joints | 34 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 30 |
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 | 45.6% | 202 |
| 2 | Suspension | 33.0% | 146 |
| 3 | Tyres | 32.3% | 143 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 28.2% | 125 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 24.6% | 109 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.9% | 97 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90-120k | 93 | 37.6% |
| 120-150k | 105 | 30.5% |
| 150k+ | 204 | 33.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 118 | 34.8% |
| 2022 | 99 | 28.3% |
| 2023 | 101 | 38.6% |
| 2024 | 73 | 34.3% |
| 2025 | 52 | 32.7% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Tourneo Connect
On a 2005 Tourneo Connect, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (19.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (18.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (17.8% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 2005 Ford Tourneo Connects pass their MOT?
66.1% of the 443 2005 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Ford Tourneo Connect?
Suspension, recorded in 19.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (18.5%).
Does the 2005 Tourneo Connect get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 37.6% in the 90-120k band to 33.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 443 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.