2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

1,819 MOT tests in 2024. 72.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time72.1%
Failed or needed repairs27.9%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,819 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative3.5%
  2. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit3.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    72 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    60 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    56 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.8%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres11.0%
  2. Brakes10.6%
  3. Lights & electrics9.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Suspension4.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%
  5. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened4.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. 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 2015 Ford Tourneo Connect?

In 2024, 72.1% of 2015 Ford Tourneo Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,819 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Ford Tourneo Connect?

The most common failure reasons were tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; on or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Ford Tourneo Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).