2022 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,953 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 85.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (92.1%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 188 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.2% | 121 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.3% | 85 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.9% | 77 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 18 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 117 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 83 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 71 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 70 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 46 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 32 |
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 | 14.0% | 274 |
| 2 | Tyres | 13.8% | 269 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.5% | 126 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.9% | 115 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.6% | 70 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.7% | 53 |
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 | 891 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 519 | 15.4% |
| 60-90k | 420 | 23.3% |
| 90-120k | 69 | 11.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 35 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 125 | 5.6% |
| 2024 | 171 | 9.9% |
| 2025 | 1,622 | 16.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A
Before buying a 2022 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 9.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (9.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.2% 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.
- Tyres (4.3% 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 2022 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti As pass their MOT?
85.2% of the 1,953 2022 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.6% of tests, followed by visibility (6.2%).
Does the 2022 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.8% in the 0-30k band to 11.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,953 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.