2018 Ford Tourneo Connect — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2018 Ford Tourneo Connect passed 87.5% of its 6,459 recorded MOT tests. MPVs of a similar age fail at 12.2%, so the 2018 Tourneo Connect sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.9%) and lighting & signalling (3.9%) 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 208 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 16.3% versus 8.2%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 10.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.9% | 315 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 252 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.8% | 247 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.9% | 184 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.2% | 143 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 85 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 208 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 190 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 156 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 155 |
| 5 | Washers | 75 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 65 |
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 | 22.0% | 1,423 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.1% | 844 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.4% | 481 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 6.8% | 436 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.2% | 270 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.9% | 120 |
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 | 2,859 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 2,194 | 14.2% |
| 60-90k | 830 | 17.6% |
| 90-120k | 311 | 19.0% |
| 120-150k | 140 | 21.4% |
| 150k+ | 123 | 16.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 6,222 | 12.7% |
| Petrol | 237 | 7.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,286 | 10.2% |
| 2022 | 1,269 | 10.8% |
| 2023 | 1,290 | 12.8% |
| 2024 | 1,302 | 14.8% |
| 2025 | 1,312 | 13.6% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Tourneo Connect
On a 2018 Tourneo Connect, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.9% 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 (3.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.8% 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 2018 Ford Tourneo Connects pass their MOT?
87.5% of the 6,459 2018 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Ford Tourneo Connect?
Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.9%).
Does the 2018 Tourneo Connect get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 16.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,459 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.