2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

1,105 MOT tests in 2024. 79.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time79.4%
Failed or needed repairs20.6%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,105 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    52 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    40 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    48 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  5. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened1.1%
    16 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  8. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit0.6%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.0%
  2. Brakes5.5%
  3. Lights & electrics5.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags2.0%
  7. Suspension1.4%
  8. Body & chassis1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  4. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened4.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2018 Ford Tourneo Connect?

In 2024, 79.4% of 2018 Ford Tourneo Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,105 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ford Tourneo Connect?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Ford Tourneo Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).