2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320Ti X A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 359 MOT tests, the 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320Ti X A recorded an 86.1% pass rate. That is 5.3 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.9%) and visibility (7.0%) 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 registration plate lamp(s) — wipers alone was recorded 27 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 13.7% once past 90-120k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 17.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.9% | 32 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.0% | 25 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.6% | 20 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.2% | 15 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 27 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 16 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 8 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 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 | 17.3% | 62 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.2% | 58 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 6.1% | 22 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.0% | 18 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.8% | 10 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.7% | 6 |
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 | 37 | 8.1% |
| 30-60k | 67 | 9.0% |
| 60-90k | 172 | 16.3% |
| 90-120k | 73 | 13.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 175 | 13.7% |
| 2025 | 176 | 14.8% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Tourneo Custom 320Ti X A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.0% 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.
- Brakes (5.6% 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.
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 320Ti X As pass their MOT?
86.1% of the 359 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320Ti X A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320Ti X A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.9% of tests, followed by visibility (7.0%).
Does the 2021 Tourneo Custom 320Ti X A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 13.7% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 359 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.