2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

705 MOT tests in 2024. 71.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time71.5%
Failed or needed repairs28.5%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 705 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
    46 marked dangerous
  2. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative3.1%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.6%
  5. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    25 marked dangerous
  8. Horn: not working2.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    17 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes15.3%
  2. Lights & electrics11.5%
  3. Tyres9.4%
  4. Suspension6.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.4%
  8. Body & chassis1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible3.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Ford Tourneo Connect?

In 2024, 71.5% of 2014 Ford Tourneo Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 705 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ford Tourneo Connect?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Ford Tourneo Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).