2017 Ford Tourneo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2017 Ford Tourneo passed 82.9% of its 17,119 recorded MOT tests. Against MPVs of a similar age (13.7% fail rate), the 2017 Tourneo comes out 3.5pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.0%) and suspension (5.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, brake pads and stop lamp — joints alone was recorded 687 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.2% in the 0-30k band and 20.5% in the 150k+ band, a 12.3-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 22.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 12.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.0% | 1,376 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.4% | 920 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.0% | 850 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 727 |
| 5 | Tyres | 3.9% | 671 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.7% | 636 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 687 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 483 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 475 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 460 |
| 5 | Linkage pins and bushes | 440 |
| 6 | Wipers | 419 |
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 | 22.7% | 3,881 |
| 2 | Suspension | 20.0% | 3,427 |
| 3 | Tyres | 16.3% | 2,791 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 7.3% | 1,243 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.2% | 1,230 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.9% | 1,003 |
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 | 1,703 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 4,512 | 14.2% |
| 60-90k | 3,874 | 19.4% |
| 90-120k | 2,390 | 19.3% |
| 120-150k | 1,560 | 19.8% |
| 150k+ | 3,078 | 20.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,200 | 12.8% |
| 2022 | 3,329 | 14.7% |
| 2023 | 3,496 | 17.3% |
| 2024 | 3,526 | 19.5% |
| 2025 | 3,568 | 20.7% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Tourneo
On a 2017 Tourneo, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (5.4% 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 (5.0% 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 2017 Ford Tourneos pass their MOT?
82.9% of the 17,119 2017 Ford Tourneo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Ford Tourneo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.0% of tests, followed by suspension (5.4%).
Does the 2017 Tourneo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 20.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 17,119 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.