2019 Ford Tourneo Courier — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 544 MOT tests, the 2019 Ford Tourneo Courier recorded a 90.3% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 10.2%, so the 2019 Tourneo Courier sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.7%) and lighting & signalling (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 29 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 11.2% of tests failed in 2022 against 14.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 31 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 23 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.7% | 20 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.7% | 9 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 4 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.4% | 2 |
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 | 29 |
| 2 | Wipers | 12 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 7 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 6 |
| 6 | Washers | 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 | 20.4% | 111 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.8% | 59 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 32 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 14 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 4 |
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 | 309 | 9.4% |
| 30-60k | 206 | 10.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 418 | 9.1% |
| Diesel | 126 | 11.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 134 | 11.2% |
| 2023 | 138 | 8.7% |
| 2024 | 126 | 4.8% |
| 2025 | 143 | 14.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Tourneo Courier
On a 2019 Tourneo Courier, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.7% 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 Couriers pass their MOT?
90.3% of the 544 2019 Ford Tourneo Courier MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Tourneo Courier?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.2%).
Does the 2019 Tourneo Courier get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.4% in the 0-30k band to 10.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 544 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.