2020 Ford Tourneo — MOT failures & pass rate
694 MOT tests on the 2020 Ford Tourneo are in this dataset, and 89.6% of them passed. MPVs of a similar age fail at 10.9%, so the 2020 Tourneo sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.5%) and lighting & signalling (3.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and malfunction indicator lamp — tread depth alone was recorded 31 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 10.2% in the 0-30k band and 14.3% in the 60-90k band, a 4.0-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 22.6% in 2022 to 12.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 38 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 23 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.0% | 21 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 19 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.3% | 9 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 31 |
| 2 | Wipers | 17 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 14 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 4 |
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% | 144 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.8% | 75 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.2% | 29 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.0% | 28 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.9% | 20 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 15 |
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 | 420 | 10.2% |
| 30-60k | 194 | 7.2% |
| 60-90k | 42 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31 | 22.6% |
| 2023 | 226 | 10.6% |
| 2024 | 210 | 6.7% |
| 2025 | 220 | 12.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Tourneo
On a 2020 Tourneo, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.0% 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 2020 Ford Tourneos pass their MOT?
89.6% of the 694 2020 Ford Tourneo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Tourneo?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.3%).
Does the 2020 Tourneo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.2% in the 0-30k band to 14.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 694 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.