2019 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 passed 88.3% of its 523 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (10.3% fail rate), the 2019 Tourneo Custom 320 comes out 1.4pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.5%) and tyres (4.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and linkage pins and bushes — headlamp aim alone was recorded 22 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 4.4% in the 0-30k band and 12.9% in the 90-120k band, a 8.5-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 15.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.6% of tests failed in 2022 against 14.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.5% | 34 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.6% | 24 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.8% | 20 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.1% | 11 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 7 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 2 | Wipers | 18 |
| 3 | Linkage pins and bushes | 9 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 9 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 7 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 7 |
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 | 15.9% | 83 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.5% | 76 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.8% | 41 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.3% | 28 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.2% | 22 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 20 |
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 | 205 | 4.4% |
| 30-60k | 191 | 14.7% |
| 60-90k | 81 | 22.2% |
| 90-120k | 31 | 12.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 119 | 7.6% |
| 2023 | 128 | 12.5% |
| 2024 | 134 | 11.9% |
| 2025 | 141 | 14.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Tourneo Custom 320
On a 2019 Tourneo Custom 320, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (6.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.6% 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.
- Visibility (3.8% 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 2019 Ford Tourneo Custom 320s pass their MOT?
88.3% of the 523 2019 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Tourneo Custom 320?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.5% of tests, followed by tyres (4.6%).
Does the 2019 Tourneo Custom 320 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.4% in the 0-30k band to 12.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 523 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.