2020 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,937 MOT tests, the 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A recorded an 85.4% pass rate. That is 5.3 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.7%) and visibility (5.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, joints and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 155 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.6% in the 0-30k band and 28.2% in the 150k+ band, a 18.6-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.0% of tests failed in 2022 against 16.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.7% | 166 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.5% | 162 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.7% | 137 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.9% | 114 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.5% | 104 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 155 |
| 2 | Joints | 106 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 99 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 63 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 41 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 40 |
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 | 17.6% | 518 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.6% | 430 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 175 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.1% | 151 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.8% | 142 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.6% | 76 |
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 | 983 | 9.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,062 | 16.4% |
| 60-90k | 640 | 18.3% |
| 90-120k | 166 | 16.9% |
| 120-150k | 47 | 12.8% |
| 150k+ | 39 | 28.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 50 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 890 | 12.3% |
| 2024 | 971 | 15.9% |
| 2025 | 1,000 | 16.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A
On a 2020 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 (5.5% 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 (4.7% 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 Custom 320 Ti As pass their MOT?
85.4% of the 2,937 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by visibility (5.5%).
Does the 2020 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.6% in the 0-30k band to 28.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,937 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.