2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Ford Tourneo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,846 MOT tests in 2024. 78.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time78.9%
Failed or needed repairs21.1%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,846 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    66 marked dangerous
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.4%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    25 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  3. Tyres6.4%
  4. Brakes4.5%
  5. Body & chassis2.7%
  6. Suspension2.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.3%

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 2020 Ford Tourneo?

In 2024, 78.9% of 2020 Ford Tourneo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,846 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Ford Tourneo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Ford Tourneo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).