2014 Ford Tourneo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 9,782 MOT tests, the 2014 Ford Tourneo recorded a 77.5% pass rate. MPVs of a similar age fail 19.0% of the time, so this is 3.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (8.2%) and lighting & signalling (7.1%) 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 562 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 24.6% versus 12.5%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 34.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 19.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 8.2% | 803 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 7.1% | 696 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.8% | 661 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.1% | 594 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.8% | 472 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 449 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 562 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 400 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 355 |
| 4 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 283 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 272 |
| 6 | Wipers | 212 |
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 | 34.6% | 3,387 |
| 2 | Suspension | 23.0% | 2,247 |
| 3 | Tyres | 21.7% | 2,123 |
| 4 | Other defects | 9.4% | 922 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 8.0% | 786 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 7.7% | 752 |
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 | 240 | 12.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,352 | 16.5% |
| 60-90k | 2,236 | 21.7% |
| 90-120k | 1,888 | 24.3% |
| 120-150k | 1,142 | 24.6% |
| 150k+ | 2,917 | 24.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 9,626 | 22.6% |
| Petrol | 156 | 12.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,957 | 19.9% |
| 2022 | 1,978 | 21.8% |
| 2023 | 1,955 | 22.9% |
| 2024 | 1,992 | 24.3% |
| 2025 | 1,900 | 23.4% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Tourneo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 8.2% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (8.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (7.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.8% 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 2014 Ford Tourneos pass their MOT?
77.5% of the 9,782 2014 Ford Tourneo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Ford Tourneo?
Brakes, recorded in 8.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (7.1%).
Does the 2014 Tourneo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.5% in the 0-30k band to 24.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,782 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.