2021 Ford Tourneo Connect — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,101 MOT tests, the 2021 Ford Tourneo Connect recorded an 87.4% pass rate. MPVs of a similar age fail 10.4% of the time, so this is 2.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.8%) and tyres (4.8%) 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 malfunction indicator lamp — wipers alone was recorded 165 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2021 Tourneo Connect fails 10.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 12.4% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.5 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.8% | 196 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.8% | 195 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 115 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.4% | 100 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.2% | 90 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 86 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 165 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 130 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 82 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 81 |
| 5 | Washers | 61 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 43 |
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 | 22.5% | 923 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.9% | 489 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 245 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.4% | 182 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 4.0% | 165 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 45 |
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 | 2,602 | 10.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,302 | 15.8% |
| 60-90k | 161 | 12.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 205 | 12.2% |
| 2024 | 2,001 | 13.0% |
| 2025 | 1,874 | 12.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Tourneo Connect
On a 2021 Tourneo Connect, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (4.8% 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.
- Tyres (4.8% 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 (2.8% 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 2021 Ford Tourneo Connects pass their MOT?
87.4% of the 4,101 2021 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Ford Tourneo Connect?
Visibility, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by tyres (4.8%).
Does the 2021 Tourneo Connect get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.9% in the 0-30k band to 12.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,101 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.