2019 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium passed 89.5% of its 1,185 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 10.3%, so the 2019 Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.1%) and visibility (4.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 50 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.4% versus 7.0%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.8% of tests failed in 2022 against 11.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.1% | 60 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.5% | 53 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.5% | 41 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.8% | 33 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 19 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 50 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 41 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 30 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 17 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 17 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 13 |
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 | 17.5% | 207 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.5% | 184 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.8% | 116 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.7% | 67 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.5% | 53 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 46 |
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 | 373 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 449 | 11.6% |
| 60-90k | 212 | 10.8% |
| 90-120k | 71 | 15.5% |
| 120-150k | 31 | 3.2% |
| 150k+ | 49 | 22.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 269 | 7.8% |
| 2023 | 288 | 11.5% |
| 2024 | 307 | 10.8% |
| 2025 | 317 | 11.7% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium
On a 2019 Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (5.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.5% 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 (3.5% 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 2019 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Tniums pass their MOT?
89.5% of the 1,185 2019 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by visibility (4.5%).
Does the 2019 Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 22.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,185 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.