2019 Ford Tourneo Connect — MOT failures & pass rate
9,074 MOT tests on the 2019 Ford Tourneo Connect are in this dataset, and 86.5% of them passed. That is 2.0 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 11.5%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.1%) and tyres (4.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, malfunction indicator lamp and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 401 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 26.5% once past 150k — 2.5× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.1% | 462 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.7% | 429 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.7% | 424 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.4% | 306 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.5% | 222 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.9% | 176 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 401 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 263 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 245 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 243 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 194 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 180 |
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 | 23.2% | 2,101 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.9% | 1,083 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.9% | 629 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 4.8% | 434 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.4% | 403 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 112 |
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 | 4,809 | 10.5% |
| 30-60k | 3,123 | 15.2% |
| 60-90k | 792 | 21.2% |
| 90-120k | 239 | 22.2% |
| 120-150k | 74 | 21.6% |
| 150k+ | 34 | 26.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 8,938 | 13.6% |
| Petrol | 136 | 10.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 139 | 10.1% |
| 2022 | 2,211 | 11.3% |
| 2023 | 2,238 | 13.5% |
| 2024 | 2,245 | 14.2% |
| 2025 | 2,241 | 15.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Tourneo Connect
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 5.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (5.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.7% 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.
- Visibility (4.7% 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 2019 Ford Tourneo Connects pass their MOT?
86.5% of the 9,074 2019 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Tourneo Connect?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by tyres (4.7%).
Does the 2019 Tourneo Connect get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.5% in the 0-30k band to 26.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,074 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.