2014 Ford Tourneo Connect — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Ford Tourneo Connect passed 80.5% of its 4,436 recorded MOT tests. MPVs of a similar age fail at 19.1%, so the 2014 Tourneo Connect sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (6.9%) and tyres (6.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, tread depth and wipers — brake pads alone was recorded 169 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.5% in the 0-30k band and 21.3% in the 150k+ band, a 11.8-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 15.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6.9% | 305 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.2% | 277 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 6.0% | 268 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.9% | 216 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 156 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.4% | 151 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 169 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 137 |
| 3 | Wipers | 125 |
| 4 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 120 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 100 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 84 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 26.5% | 1,174 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.1% | 937 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.2% | 410 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.1% | 317 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.1% | 227 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.3% | 148 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 211 | 9.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,077 | 16.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,480 | 19.7% |
| 90-120k | 1,041 | 22.6% |
| 120-150k | 374 | 23.3% |
| 150k+ | 249 | 21.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 4,030 | 20.1% |
| Petrol | 406 | 13.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 864 | 15.4% |
| 2022 | 890 | 18.6% |
| 2023 | 889 | 19.8% |
| 2024 | 887 | 19.8% |
| 2025 | 906 | 23.6% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Tourneo Connect
On a 2014 Tourneo Connect, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (6.9% 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.
- Tyres (6.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (6.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2014 Ford Tourneo Connects pass their MOT?
80.5% of the 4,436 2014 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Ford Tourneo Connect?
Brakes, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by tyres (6.2%).
Does the 2014 Tourneo Connect get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 21.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,436 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.