2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Ford Tourneo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,957 MOT tests in 2024. 72.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time72.1%
Failed or needed repairs27.9%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,957 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  3. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    71 marked dangerous
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    44 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.0%
  2. Suspension10.1%
  3. Brakes8.6%
  4. Body & chassis6.6%
  5. Tyres5.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%

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 2017 Ford Tourneo?

In 2024, 72.1% of 2017 Ford Tourneo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,957 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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; linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Ford Tourneo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).