2019 Ford Tourneo Custom — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,142 MOT tests, the 2019 Ford Tourneo Custom recorded an 88.8% pass rate. MPVs of a similar age fail at 11.4%, so the 2019 Tourneo Custom sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.9%) and tyres (3.9%) 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 192 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.2% in the 0-30k band and 16.0% in the 150k+ band, a 8.9-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 16.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 5.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 360 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.9% | 237 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.5% | 216 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.1% | 190 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.9% | 114 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.4% | 87 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 192 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 148 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 137 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 111 |
| 5 | Linkage pins and bushes | 86 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 77 |
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 | 16.7% | 1,027 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.3% | 999 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.2% | 381 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.0% | 371 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.8% | 354 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 4.8% | 292 |
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 | 1,240 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 2,166 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 1,164 | 11.2% |
| 90-120k | 603 | 11.6% |
| 120-150k | 382 | 12.8% |
| 150k+ | 586 | 16.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 437 | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 1,392 | 10.6% |
| 2023 | 1,408 | 11.9% |
| 2024 | 1,467 | 12.0% |
| 2025 | 1,438 | 12.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Tourneo Custom
On a 2019 Tourneo Custom, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (5.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.9% 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 (3.5% 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.
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 Customs pass their MOT?
88.8% of the 6,142 2019 Ford Tourneo Custom MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Tourneo Custom?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by tyres (3.9%).
Does the 2019 Tourneo Custom get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 16.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,142 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.