2017 Ford Tourneo Connect — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 11,101 MOT tests, the 2017 Ford Tourneo Connect recorded an 87.1% pass rate. That is effectively the same as MPVs of a similar age (13.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.8%) and lighting & signalling (4.1%) 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 363 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 18.5% versus 8.1%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.8% | 644 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 453 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.9% | 434 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.2% | 359 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 134 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.2% | 130 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 363 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 307 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 289 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 200 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 128 |
| 6 | Washers | 126 |
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 | 24.5% | 2,718 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.6% | 1,729 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.4% | 817 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 5.4% | 603 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.3% | 482 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.8% | 305 |
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 | 3,031 | 8.1% |
| 30-60k | 4,436 | 12.1% |
| 60-90k | 2,187 | 16.7% |
| 90-120k | 835 | 20.8% |
| 120-150k | 320 | 17.5% |
| 150k+ | 292 | 18.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 10,861 | 12.9% |
| Petrol | 240 | 12.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,171 | 10.4% |
| 2022 | 2,221 | 11.9% |
| 2023 | 2,221 | 12.6% |
| 2024 | 2,215 | 13.2% |
| 2025 | 2,273 | 16.3% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Tourneo Connect
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.8% 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 (4.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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 2017 Ford Tourneo Connects pass their MOT?
87.1% of the 11,101 2017 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Ford Tourneo Connect?
Tyres, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.1%).
Does the 2017 Tourneo Connect get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 18.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,101 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.