Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X MOT pass rate & common failures
534 MOT tests on the Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X (2019–2022) give it an 83.3% pass rate. That is 7.8 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.8%. Its most common failure areas are brakes, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (6.4%) and lighting & signalling (6.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, headlamp aim and wipers — brake pads alone was recorded 29 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.6% in the 0-30k band and 14.3% in the 90-120k band, a 8.7-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 18.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 71 | 91.5% | 8.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 103 | 83.5% | 16.5% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 324 | 80.9% | 19.1% | Brakes |
| 2022 | 36 | 88.9% | 11.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6.4% | 34 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.4% | 34 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.6% | 30 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.1% | 27 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.9% | 10 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 7 |
| 7 | Suspension | 1.1% | 6 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 29 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 28 |
| 3 | Wipers | 24 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 11 |
| 5 | Joints | 10 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 7 |
| 7 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 8 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 6 |
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 | 18.9% | 101 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.7% | 84 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.9% | 37 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.4% | 34 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.5% | 24 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 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 | 90 | 5.6% |
| 30-60k | 163 | 16.6% |
| 60-90k | 214 | 22.4% |
| 90-120k | 56 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60 | 15.0% |
| 2024 | 197 | 20.3% |
| 2025 | 245 | 16.3% |
What to check before buying a Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X
- Brakes (6.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (6.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.6% 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 Ti X?
83.3% of the 534 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 16.7% fail rate, across model years 2019–2022.
What does the Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 6.4% of tests, then lighting & signalling (6.4%).
How much does mileage affect Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 14.3% for 90-120k, a 8.7-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 534 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.