2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 324 MOT tests, the 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X recorded an 80.9% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), the 2021 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X comes out 10.5pp worse. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (7.7%) and lighting & signalling (7.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 19 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2021 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X fails 14.7% of the time in the 30-60k band and 13.6% at 90-120k, a spread of only 1.1 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 20.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 7.7% | 25 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 24 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.1% | 23 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.5% | 21 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.5% | 8 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.5% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 19 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 11 |
| 5 | Joints | 8 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 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 | 20.4% | 66 |
| 2 | Tyres | 14.8% | 48 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.2% | 20 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 19 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.3% | 17 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.9% | 16 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 68 | 14.7% |
| 60-90k | 182 | 23.6% |
| 90-120k | 44 | 13.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 143 | 22.4% |
| 2025 | 166 | 18.1% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X
On a 2021 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (7.7% 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 (7.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.1% 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 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Xs pass their MOT?
80.9% of the 324 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X?
Brakes, recorded in 7.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (7.4%).
Does the 2021 Tourneo Custom 320 Ti X get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.7% in the 30-60k band to 13.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 324 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.