2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

1,910 MOT tests in 2024. 81.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time81.5%
Failed or needed repairs18.5%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,910 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    58 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    50 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    41 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.7%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.5%
  2. Lights & electrics6.0%
  3. Brakes5.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  5. Suspension1.8%
  6. Body & chassis1.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  5. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened2.8%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2017 Ford Tourneo Connect?

In 2024, 81.5% of 2017 Ford Tourneo Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,910 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ford Tourneo Connect?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 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).