2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

1,978 MOT tests in 2024. 78.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time78.1%
Failed or needed repairs21.9%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,978 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.2%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    73 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    33 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    41 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  3. Tyres5.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  5. Brakes4.1%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Suspension0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.5%
  4. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened2.7%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.3%

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: 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 2019 Ford Tourneo Connect?

In 2024, 78.1% of 2019 Ford Tourneo Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,978 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ford Tourneo Connect?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Ford Tourneo Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).