2015 Ford Tourneo Connect — MOT failures & pass rate
11,007 MOT tests on the 2015 Ford Tourneo Connect are in this dataset, and 82.5% of them passed. That is effectively the same as MPVs of a similar age (17.2% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (7.2%) and brakes (5.5%) 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 352 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.1% in the 0-30k band and 25.3% in the 150k+ band, a 16.2-point spread — more than double.
The petrol cars hold up better: 13.1% fail against 18.1% for diesel, a 4.9-point gap across 11,007 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 13.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.2% | 796 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.5% | 605 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 585 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 404 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.1% | 345 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 320 |
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 | 352 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 319 |
| 3 | Wipers | 319 |
| 4 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 271 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 263 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 232 |
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 | 26.0% | 2,861 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.2% | 2,222 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.1% | 1,004 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 7.1% | 778 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.5% | 602 |
| 6 | Suspension | 5.2% | 573 |
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 | 1,100 | 9.1% |
| 30-60k | 3,091 | 13.7% |
| 60-90k | 3,402 | 18.5% |
| 90-120k | 2,036 | 21.2% |
| 120-150k | 770 | 24.6% |
| 150k+ | 606 | 25.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 9,786 | 18.1% |
| Petrol | 1,221 | 13.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,116 | 13.7% |
| 2022 | 2,190 | 15.1% |
| 2023 | 2,229 | 18.6% |
| 2024 | 2,242 | 19.1% |
| 2025 | 2,230 | 20.7% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Tourneo Connect
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 7.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (7.2% 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.
- Brakes (5.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (5.3% 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 2015 Ford Tourneo Connects pass their MOT?
82.5% of the 11,007 2015 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Ford Tourneo Connect?
Tyres, recorded in 7.2% of tests, followed by brakes (5.5%).
Does the 2015 Tourneo Connect get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.1% in the 0-30k band to 25.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,007 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.