2016 Ford Tourneo Connect — MOT failures & pass rate
13,744 MOT tests on the 2016 Ford Tourneo Connect are in this dataset, and 86.5% of them passed. MPVs of a similar age fail 15.3% of the time, so this is 1.8pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.2%) and brakes (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 472 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 16.7% once past 150k — 2.0× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 11.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.2% | 857 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.2% | 582 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 570 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.9% | 540 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 209 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 164 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 472 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 434 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 381 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 271 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 193 |
| 6 | Washers | 152 |
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 | 24.7% | 3,400 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.0% | 2,475 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.8% | 1,075 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 5.5% | 754 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.8% | 664 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.4% | 470 |
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 | 2,159 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 5,043 | 12.0% |
| 60-90k | 3,846 | 15.3% |
| 90-120k | 1,612 | 18.3% |
| 120-150k | 556 | 19.4% |
| 150k+ | 527 | 16.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 13,588 | 13.6% |
| Petrol | 156 | 11.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,688 | 11.2% |
| 2022 | 2,745 | 12.2% |
| 2023 | 2,741 | 13.5% |
| 2024 | 2,764 | 14.7% |
| 2025 | 2,806 | 16.1% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Tourneo Connect
On a 2016 Tourneo Connect, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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.
- Brakes (4.2% 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 (4.2% 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 2016 Ford Tourneo Connects pass their MOT?
86.5% of the 13,744 2016 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Ford Tourneo Connect?
Tyres, recorded in 6.2% of tests, followed by brakes (4.2%).
Does the 2016 Tourneo Connect get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 16.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,744 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.