Ford Tourneo Courier MOT pass rate & common failures
The Ford Tourneo Courier appears in 1,050 MOT tests spanning model years 2015–2022, and 90.5% of them passed. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (9.8% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.8%) and lighting & signalling (4.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 40 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Tourneo Courier fails 8.6% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.9% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.7 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Tourneo Courier model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 544 | 90.3% | 9.7% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 487 | 90.5% | 9.4% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.8% | 50 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 43 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.8% | 40 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 14 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 11 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 4 |
| 7 | Steering | 0.3% | 3 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 40 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 3 | Wipers | 28 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 10 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 9 |
| 6 | Washers | 9 |
| 7 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 8 |
| 8 | Headlamp | 6 |
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 | 19.1% | 200 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.3% | 108 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.1% | 64 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 29 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 6 |
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 | 640 | 8.6% |
| 30-60k | 364 | 11.0% |
| 60-90k | 38 | 7.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 614 | 9.9% |
| Petrol | 436 | 8.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 141 | 10.6% |
| 2023 | 301 | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 289 | 8.6% |
| 2025 | 313 | 11.5% |
What to check before buying a Ford Tourneo Courier
- 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 (4.1% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Tourneo Courier?
90.5% of the 1,050 Ford Tourneo Courier MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 9.5% fail rate, across model years 2015–2022.
What does the Ford Tourneo Courier most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.8% of tests, then lighting & signalling (4.1%).
How much does mileage affect Tourneo Courier MOT results?
Fail rates run at 8.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 7.9% for 60-90k, a 0.7-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,050 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.