2019 Ford Tourneo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 10,872 MOT tests, the 2019 Ford Tourneo recorded an 87.9% pass rate. MPVs of a similar age fail at 11.5%, so the 2019 Tourneo sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.2%) and tyres (5.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 394 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.8% in the 0-30k band and 16.3% in the 150k+ band, a 7.5-point spread.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 4.2pp more often than petrol ones (13.3% vs 9.1%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.2% | 568 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.1% | 554 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.3% | 473 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.9% | 313 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 124 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 96 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 394 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 335 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 210 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 209 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 152 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 144 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.8% | 2,259 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.9% | 1,617 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.4% | 696 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.7% | 508 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.0% | 330 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 289 |
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 | 4,421 | 8.8% |
| 30-60k | 3,682 | 13.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,404 | 15.0% |
| 90-120k | 636 | 16.0% |
| 120-150k | 291 | 15.8% |
| 150k+ | 436 | 16.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 7,693 | 13.3% |
| Petrol | 3,179 | 9.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 313 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | 2,604 | 11.3% |
| 2023 | 2,618 | 10.7% |
| 2024 | 2,665 | 13.0% |
| 2025 | 2,672 | 13.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Tourneo
On a 2019 Tourneo, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (5.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (4.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2019 Ford Tourneos pass their MOT?
87.9% of the 10,872 2019 Ford Tourneo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Tourneo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by tyres (5.1%).
Does the 2019 Tourneo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.8% in the 0-30k band to 16.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,872 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.