2015 Ford Tourneo — MOT failures & pass rate
14,440 MOT tests on the 2015 Ford Tourneo are in this dataset, and 78.6% of them passed. That is 4.3 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 17.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.3%) and brakes (7.2%) 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 1,040 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 23.1% once past 150k — 2.3× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 33.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 17.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.3% | 1,060 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.2% | 1,044 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.9% | 998 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.7% | 828 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 699 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.1% | 597 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 1,040 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 531 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 488 |
| 4 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 479 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 367 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 341 |
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 | 33.6% | 4,855 |
| 2 | Suspension | 21.3% | 3,069 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.2% | 2,622 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 9.2% | 1,323 |
| 5 | Other defects | 9.0% | 1,299 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.1% | 1,023 |
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 | 363 | 9.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,712 | 16.2% |
| 60-90k | 3,125 | 20.3% |
| 90-120k | 2,601 | 22.8% |
| 120-150k | 1,829 | 23.5% |
| 150k+ | 4,801 | 23.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,860 | 17.6% |
| 2022 | 2,939 | 20.6% |
| 2023 | 2,919 | 22.3% |
| 2024 | 2,915 | 23.8% |
| 2025 | 2,807 | 22.5% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Tourneo
On a 2015 Tourneo, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (7.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.2% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (6.9% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 2015 Ford Tourneos pass their MOT?
78.6% of the 14,440 2015 Ford Tourneo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Ford Tourneo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.3% of tests, followed by brakes (7.2%).
Does the 2015 Tourneo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.9% in the 0-30k band to 23.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 14,440 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.