2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Ford Tourneo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,539 MOT tests in 2024. 68.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time68.4%
Failed or needed repairs31.6%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,539 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    45 marked dangerous
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  6. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  9. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.4%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.4%
  2. Suspension12.3%
  3. Brakes11.6%
  4. Body & chassis8.1%
  5. Tyres5.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%

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: 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 2016 Ford Tourneo?

In 2024, 68.4% of 2016 Ford Tourneo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,539 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Ford Tourneo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).