2023 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 257 MOT tests, the 2023 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A recorded a 91.0% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (5.9% fail rate), the 2023 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A comes out 3.0pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.4% of tests against 3.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and front fog lamps — wipers alone was recorded 7 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 24.5% versus 2.4%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 8.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 19 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.9% | 10 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.1% | 8 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 7 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 3 | Front fog lamps | 6 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 6 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 5 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 4 |
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 | 8.9% | 23 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.1% | 13 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.1% | 13 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 10 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.1% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.3% | 6 |
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 | 123 | 2.4% |
| 30-60k | 66 | 7.6% |
| 60-90k | 49 | 24.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66 | 6.1% |
| 2025 | 166 | 11.5% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.9% 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.
- 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.
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 2023 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti As pass their MOT?
91.0% of the 257 2023 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.4% of tests, followed by tyres (3.9%).
Does the 2023 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.4% in the 0-30k band to 24.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 257 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.