2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Ford Tourneo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,562 MOT tests in 2024. 66.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time66.4%
Failed or needed repairs33.6%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,562 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    42 marked dangerous
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.2%
  6. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.0%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes18.5%
  2. Suspension11.9%
  3. Lights & electrics10.6%
  4. Body & chassis9.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  6. Tyres7.1%
  7. Steering4.5%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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?

In 2024, 66.4% of 2014 Ford Tourneo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,562 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Ford Tourneo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).