2020 Ford Tourneo Connect — MOT failures & pass rate
7,557 MOT tests on the 2020 Ford Tourneo Connect are in this dataset, and 86.4% of them passed. Against MPVs of a similar age (10.9% fail rate), the 2020 Tourneo Connect comes out 2.7pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.5%) and visibility (4.4%) 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 287 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 24.3% versus 11.4%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 340 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.4% | 333 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 311 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.3% | 252 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.5% | 192 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.3% | 170 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 287 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 234 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 204 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 195 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 143 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 97 |
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 | 21.7% | 1,642 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.4% | 860 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.8% | 514 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 303 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 4.0% | 301 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 74 |
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 | 4,529 | 11.4% |
| 30-60k | 2,435 | 15.9% |
| 60-90k | 450 | 20.4% |
| 90-120k | 107 | 24.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 7,459 | 13.6% |
| Petrol | 98 | 12.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37 | 13.5% |
| 2022 | 230 | 10.0% |
| 2023 | 2,466 | 13.5% |
| 2024 | 2,363 | 13.5% |
| 2025 | 2,461 | 14.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Tourneo Connect
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.5% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.5% 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 (4.4% 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.
- 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.
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 2020 Ford Tourneo Connects pass their MOT?
86.4% of the 7,557 2020 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Tourneo Connect?
Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by visibility (4.4%).
Does the 2020 Tourneo Connect get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.4% in the 0-30k band to 24.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,557 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.