Ford Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium MOT pass rate & common failures
The Ford Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium appears in 942 MOT tests spanning model years 2019–2023, and 89.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 7.8% of the time, so this is 3.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.7%) and visibility (3.1%) 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 31 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 3.4% in the 0-30k band and 18.9% in the 150k+ band, a 15.5-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 13.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 0.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 261 | 88.9% | 11.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 256 | 87.9% | 12.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2022 | 370 | 88.9% | 11.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2023 | 41 | 100.0% | 0.0% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.7% | 54 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.1% | 29 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.8% | 26 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.2% | 21 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.1% | 20 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.9% | 18 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 11 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 31 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 30 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 15 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 15 |
| 5 | Joints | 14 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 11 |
| 7 | Linkage pins and bushes | 11 |
| 8 | Brake discs | 9 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 13.2% | 124 |
| 2 | Tyres | 10.9% | 103 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.3% | 41 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 41 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 40 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.9% | 37 |
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 | 177 | 3.4% |
| 30-60k | 275 | 7.3% |
| 60-90k | 245 | 13.5% |
| 90-120k | 100 | 13.0% |
| 120-150k | 71 | 22.5% |
| 150k+ | 74 | 18.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 87 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | 178 | 6.7% |
| 2024 | 240 | 12.5% |
| 2025 | 403 | 14.4% |
What to check before buying a Ford Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium
- Lighting & signalling (5.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.1% 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.
- Tyres (2.8% 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.
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 Custom 320 T-Nium?
89.2% of the 942 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.8% fail rate, across model years 2019–2023.
What does the Ford Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.7% of tests, then visibility (3.1%).
How much does mileage affect Tourneo Custom 320 T-Nium MOT results?
Fail rates run at 3.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 18.9% for 150k+, a 15.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 942 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.