2020 Ford Tourneo Courier — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 487 MOT tests, the 2020 Ford Tourneo Courier recorded a 90.5% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 9.3%, so the 2020 Tourneo Courier sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.1%) and lighting & signalling (3.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 18 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.3% of tests failed in 2023 against 9.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.1% | 20 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 19 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.7% | 18 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 10 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.0% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 2 | Wipers | 16 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 7 |
| 5 | Joints | 3 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 3 |
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 | 17.7% | 86 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.7% | 47 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.2% | 30 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 14 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.6% | 3 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 2 |
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 | 321 | 8.1% |
| 30-60k | 150 | 11.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 158 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 160 | 11.9% |
| 2025 | 161 | 9.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Tourneo Courier
On a 2020 Tourneo Courier, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (4.1% 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 (3.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.7% 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.
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 Couriers pass their MOT?
90.5% of the 487 2020 Ford Tourneo Courier MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Tourneo Courier?
Visibility, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.9%).
Does the 2020 Tourneo Courier get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 11.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 487 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.