2013 Ford Tourneo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,115 MOT tests, the 2013 Ford Tourneo recorded a 76.7% pass rate. That is 2.4 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 20.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (9.4%) and brakes (8.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, rigid brake pipes and pins and bushes — joints alone was recorded 197 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.9% versus 13.0%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 38.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.4% | 294 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.6% | 268 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.1% | 253 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.9% | 246 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.1% | 127 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.8% | 117 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 197 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 145 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 120 |
| 4 | Individual direction indicators | 86 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 86 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 80 |
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 | 38.9% | 1,211 |
| 2 | Suspension | 26.7% | 830 |
| 3 | Tyres | 21.1% | 658 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 12.2% | 380 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 9.5% | 296 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.3% | 290 |
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 | 54 | 13.0% |
| 30-60k | 314 | 18.1% |
| 60-90k | 666 | 23.7% |
| 90-120k | 728 | 24.7% |
| 120-150k | 460 | 26.1% |
| 150k+ | 892 | 22.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 636 | 21.7% |
| 2022 | 640 | 24.5% |
| 2023 | 638 | 23.7% |
| 2024 | 613 | 23.6% |
| 2025 | 588 | 23.0% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Tourneo
On a 2013 Tourneo, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.6% 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.
- Suspension (8.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2013 Ford Tourneos pass their MOT?
76.7% of the 3,115 2013 Ford Tourneo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Ford Tourneo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.4% of tests, followed by brakes (8.6%).
Does the 2013 Tourneo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.0% in the 0-30k band to 22.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,115 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.