2019 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A passed 90.0% of its 692 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 10.3%, so the 2019 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.1%) and brakes (3.3%) 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 headlamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 19 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 17.1% once past 90-120k — 2.3× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 16.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 10.4% in 2022 to 8.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.1% | 42 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.3% | 23 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.2% | 22 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.0% | 21 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.7% | 12 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.2% | 8 |
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 | 19 |
| 2 | Wipers | 19 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 18 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 16 |
| 5 | Joints | 9 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 8 |
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 | 16.5% | 114 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.2% | 112 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.8% | 54 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.5% | 31 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.3% | 30 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 23 |
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 | 264 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 252 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 100 | 15.0% |
| 90-120k | 35 | 17.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 154 | 10.4% |
| 2023 | 162 | 8.6% |
| 2024 | 191 | 12.0% |
| 2025 | 181 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A
On a 2019 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (6.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (3.2% 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 Custom 320 Ti As pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 692 2019 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.1% of tests, followed by brakes (3.3%).
Does the 2019 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 17.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 692 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.