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Ford Tourneo reliability by build year

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At a glance

Ford Tourneo built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Ford Tourneos built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

21% of MOT tests on Ford Tourneos built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 22% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Ford Tourneos built around 2018 involves the suspension.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Ford Tourneo's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Tourneo's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Tourneo Mk3

Mk3 (2006-2014)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESEL

26.0% fail rate, built around 2014 (11 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 24.8%)

From 1,308 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

DIESELPETROLHYBRID ELECTRIC
10,766 MOT tests across all agesNo separate page

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Ford Tourneo.

See every build year for the Ford Tourneo

By age

Ford Tourneo fail rate by age

This chart combines every Ford Tourneo ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
6414.1%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
13414.2%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
1,44916.5%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
3,25518.3%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
3,55021.3%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
3,55023.6%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
1,92524.1%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
2,82525.2%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
1,30826.0%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
34525.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 11 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Ford Tourneo stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Ford models

15th of 17

15th lowest fail rate of 17 Ford models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against other people carriers

21st of 33

21st lowest fail rate of 33 people carriers with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against the UK average

21.4%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Ford Tourneos

These issues come from 7-year-old Ford Tourneos, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    22.3%
    Advisory: 1,105Fail: 221 (17% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    15.6%
    Advisory: 772Fail: 58 (7% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    13.0%
    Advisory: 771Fail: 110 (12% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    11.6%
    Advisory: 417Fail: 93 (18% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    9.3%
    Advisory: 482Fail: 6 (1% of the times it was found)

Based on 3,550 MOT tests on 7-year-old Ford Tourneos, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Ford Tourneos notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Suspension31%
  2. Brakes + Tyres29%
  3. Suspension + Tyres21%
  4. Brakes + Other17%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,420 MOT tests on Ford Tourneo cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

89%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

9 recalls in all

All 9 Ford Tourneo recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 8 more

Top concerns

  • Side airbag wiring issue
  • 26S72 transit and Tourneo custom transit and Tourneo courier – liftgate strut
  • Transit courier - instrument panel defect affecting passenger airbag operation

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Kia Venga

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.7%
    Dangerous
    3.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.8%

    Lower fail rate: 11.8%, against 21.4% for the Ford Tourneo, both built around 2018.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate, share still registered and recalls only.

    5,255 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Hyundai ix20

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.4%

    Lower fail rate: 12.5%, against 21.4% for the Ford Tourneo, both built around 2018.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate, share still registered and recalls only.

    3,239 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Mercedes-Benz B-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.1%
    Dangerous
    5.5%

    Lower fail rate: 15.4%, against 21.4% for the Ford Tourneo, both built around 2018.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,267 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Toyota Estima

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.7%

    Lower fail rate: 17.7%, against 21.4% for the Ford Tourneo, both built around 2018.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,057 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Ford Tourneo across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has the 15th lowest fail rate of 17 Ford models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 3,550 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Ford Tourneo ever sold: 18,405 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 3,550 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.