2020 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,297 MOT tests, the 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 recorded an 84.9% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (9.3% fail rate), the 2020 Tourneo Custom 320 comes out 5.8pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.3%) and tyres (6.2%) 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 60 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 17.9% once past 120-150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 14.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 8.6% of tests failed in 2022 against 13.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.3% | 81 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.2% | 80 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.2% | 68 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.5% | 46 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.4% | 31 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.1% | 27 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 60 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 37 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 32 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 30 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 29 |
| 6 | Joints | 26 |
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 | 14.0% | 182 |
| 2 | Tyres | 12.6% | 163 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.2% | 80 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.7% | 74 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.8% | 62 |
| 6 | Suspension | 4.5% | 59 |
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 | 348 | 10.6% |
| 30-60k | 478 | 14.0% |
| 60-90k | 287 | 18.8% |
| 90-120k | 100 | 24.0% |
| 120-150k | 56 | 17.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 35 | 8.6% |
| 2023 | 393 | 15.8% |
| 2024 | 431 | 16.5% |
| 2025 | 433 | 13.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Tourneo Custom 320
On a 2020 Tourneo Custom 320, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (6.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.2% 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 (5.2% 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 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom 320s pass their MOT?
84.9% of the 1,297 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom 320?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by tyres (6.2%).
Does the 2020 Tourneo Custom 320 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.6% in the 0-30k band to 17.9% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,297 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.