2022 Ford Tourneo Connect — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Ford Tourneo Connect passed 86.3% of its 1,660 recorded MOT tests. Against MPVs of a similar age (10.3% fail rate), the 2022 Tourneo Connect comes out 3.4pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.5%) and visibility (4.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 53 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.1% in the 0-30k band and 19.1% in the 60-90k band, a 7.0-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.5% | 107 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.3% | 72 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 55 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.1% | 35 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.1% | 34 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.9% | 32 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 53 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 50 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 41 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 30 |
| 5 | Washers | 27 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 23 |
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 | 23.3% | 386 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.9% | 148 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 100 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.3% | 72 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.3% | 55 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 19 |
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 | 1,241 | 12.1% |
| 30-60k | 350 | 18.3% |
| 60-90k | 42 | 19.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81 | 9.9% |
| 2025 | 1,547 | 14.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Tourneo Connect
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.5% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.5% 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 (4.3% 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 (3.3% 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 2022 Ford Tourneo Connects pass their MOT?
86.3% of the 1,660 2022 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Tourneo Connect?
Tyres, recorded in 6.5% of tests, followed by visibility (4.3%).
Does the 2022 Tourneo Connect get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.1% in the 0-30k band to 19.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,660 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.