2016 Ford Tourneo — MOT failures & pass rate
9,105 MOT tests on the 2016 Ford Tourneo are in this dataset, and 81.6% of them passed. That is 3.1 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 15.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.6%) and suspension (6.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, pins and bushes and stop lamp — joints alone was recorded 424 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.2% versus 8.6%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 25.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 14.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.6% | 779 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.1% | 559 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.6% | 512 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.9% | 446 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.2% | 378 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.4% | 309 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 424 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 300 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 244 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 230 |
| 5 | Linkage pins and bushes | 221 |
| 6 | Wipers | 213 |
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 | 25.8% | 2,353 |
| 2 | Suspension | 22.1% | 2,016 |
| 3 | Tyres | 17.4% | 1,582 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 7.8% | 712 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.6% | 689 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.2% | 564 |
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 | 489 | 8.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,677 | 13.1% |
| 60-90k | 1,791 | 18.8% |
| 90-120k | 1,308 | 19.0% |
| 120-150k | 1,048 | 20.0% |
| 150k+ | 2,790 | 22.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,714 | 14.9% |
| 2022 | 1,803 | 15.6% |
| 2023 | 1,888 | 20.6% |
| 2024 | 1,879 | 20.9% |
| 2025 | 1,821 | 19.7% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Tourneo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.1% 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.
- 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 2016 Ford Tourneos pass their MOT?
81.6% of the 9,105 2016 Ford Tourneo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Ford Tourneo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.6% of tests, followed by suspension (6.1%).
Does the 2016 Tourneo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 0-30k band to 22.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,105 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.