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Ford Tourneo Custom MOT pass rate and common problems

84.7% of Ford Tourneo Customs passed the 2024 MOT (8,945 first tests): 79.3% at the first attempt and 5.5% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 54% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 153.6 (95% CI 147.5–159.9; 100 = normal).

Ford Tourneo Custom at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate84.7%incl. 5.5% fixed at the test centre20248945
Passed at the first attempt79.3%all first tests20248945
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 147.5–159.9)153.6index100 = normal for its age · rank 747 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20248945
Biggest excess: Body, chassis, structure2.9per 1002.2 same-age2019–202421621
Dangerous defects4.9per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202421621
Advisory items60.9per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202421621
strip · Ford Tourneo Custom · MOT Risk Index · 153.6 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Ford Tourneo Custom. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 747 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 740 and 751 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Ford Tourneo Custom index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank747of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20248945
Best rank within its 95% interval740rankother models held where they are20248945
Worst rank within its 95% interval751rankother models held where they are20248945

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 160.5 to 153.6 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Ford Tourneo Custom MOT, and how often?

Ford Tourneo Custom MOTs fail most often on visibility: 9.5 per 100 tests, against 9.5 for UK vehicles of the same age (2019–2024, n = 21,621).

bar · Ford Tourneo Custom · Visibility · 9.5 vs 9.5 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility9.5per 1009.52019–20242060
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment7.4per 10010.42019–20241601
Tyres5.2per 1005.92019–20241124
Brakes4.8per 1006.62019–20241036
Body, chassis, structure2.9per 1002.22019–2024630
Suspension2.4per 1003.62019–2024517

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,621 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Ford Tourneo Custom compare with vehicles of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Ford Tourneo Custom is brakes at age 3: 3.4 failures per 100 tests, against 1.8 for same-age vehicles of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 7,915).

bullet · Ford Tourneo Custom · Tyres, age 3 · 4.8 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 4.8 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 3.4 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 1.1 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 4.8 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 3.5 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 2.1 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 4.3 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 3.9 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 34.8per 1004.22019–20247915
Brakes, age 33.4per 1001.82019–20247915
Suspension, age 31.1per 1000.62019–20247915
Tyres, age 44.8per 1004.52019–20245362
Brakes, age 43.5per 1002.42019–20245362
Suspension, age 42.1per 1001.22019–20245362
Tyres, age 54.3per 1005.12019–20243019
Brakes, age 53.9per 1003.12019–20243019
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 52.8per 1002.22019–20243019
Tyres, age 64.4per 1005.52019–20241183
Brakes, age 64.9per 1003.82019–20241183
Suspension, age 63.7per 1003.72019–20241183

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Ford Tourneo Custom's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Ford Tourneo Custom advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is brakes: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 6.9% of the time.

funnel · Ford Tourneo Custom · Brakes · 6.9 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on brakes: 6.9 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes6.9% next failmedian model2019–20241662
Tyres6.0% next failmedian model2019–20241606
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–2024639

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Ford Tourneo Custom got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Ford Tourneo Custom MOTs flag brakes most: 23.7 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 21,621).

bar · Ford Tourneo Custom · Brakes · 23.7 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes23.7per 10034.72019–20245121
Tyres21per 10039.72019–20244530
Non-component advisories6.3per 1007.82019–20241361
Suspension5.7per 10026.22019–20241229
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.1per 1002.82019–2024228
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems1per 1000.82019–2024219

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,621 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Ford Tourneo Custom?

For Ford Tourneo Customs aged under 3 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 6.6% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 4,915).

bar · Ford Tourneo Custom · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 6.6 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–20244915
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20244915
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–20244915
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20244915
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–20244915
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20244915
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20244915
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20244915
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20244915
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20244915
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory9.2% next fail2019–20241083
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory7.8% next fail2019–20241083
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–20241083
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–20241083
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.6% next fail2019–20241083
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.3% next fail2019–20241083
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20241083
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20241083
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20241083
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail12.7% next fail2019–2024865
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail9.3% next fail2019–2024865
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–2024865
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–2024865
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail3.9% next fail2019–2024865
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail2.8% next fail2019–2024865
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–2024865
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–2024865
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass7.2% next fail2019–20243606
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20243606
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20243606
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20243606
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20243606
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20243606
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20243606
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20243606
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243606
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243606
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory10.9% next fail2019–20241368
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–20241368
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–20241368
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20241368
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–20241368
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–20241368
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20241368
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20241368
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241368
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail10.6% next fail2019–20241195
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail10.4% next fail2019–20241195
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.3% next fail2019–20241195
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.5% next fail2019–20241195
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–20241195
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–20241195
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–20241195
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–20241195
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20241195
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241195
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241195
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 96 cars)9.4% next fail2019–202496
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 96 cars)6.3% next fail2019–202496
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 96 cars)6.3% next fail2019–202496
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 59 cars)8.5% next fail2019–202459
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 59 cars)8.5% next fail2019–202459
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 45 cars)17.8% next fail2019–202445
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 45 cars)15.6% next fail2019–202445
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 45 cars)15.6% next fail2019–202445
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 45 cars)15.6% next fail2019–202445
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 45 cars)13.3% next fail2019–202445

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Ford Tourneo Custom get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Ford Tourneo Custom gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 4.9 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 19.9 major and 10.0 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Ford Tourneo Custom · Dangerous defects · 4.9 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 4.9 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects4.9per 10011.22019–202421621

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,621 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Ford Tourneo Custom still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Ford Tourneo Custom go from 24.4% at age 3 to 35.3% at age 9 (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 21.5–52.1%), against 26.5% for all vehicles aged 9 (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 21.5–52.1%) (2024, n = 8,945).

line · Ford Tourneo Custom · Age 3 · 24.4 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 24.4. Age 9 (rough estim: 35.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 324.4% failed first time12.420242682
Age 421.9% failed first time13.120242354
Age 518.2% failed first time15.120241848
Age 620.8% failed first time17.520241046
Age 7 (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 12.7–32.6%)21.0% failed first time20.2202462
Age 9 (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 21.5–52.1%)35.3% failed first time26.5202434

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Ford Tourneo Custom compare with vehicles of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Ford Tourneo Customs fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 6, where they fail less often: 20.8% against 28.9% (2024, n = 1,183).

line · Ford Tourneo Custom · Age 3 · 19.3 vs 19.9 · 2024
Age 3: 19.3. Age 6: 20.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 319.3% fail19.920247915
Age 420.0% fail23.020245362
Age 519.4% fail25.520243019
Age 620.8% fail28.920241183

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford Tourneo Custom years should I avoid?

The Ford Tourneo Custom build year that fails most for its age is 2020: index 107.1 (95% CI 100.3–113.9) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 4,700).

Build year matters for the Ford Tourneo Custom: 2020 Ford Tourneo Customs fail more than their age would predict, 2019 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Ford Tourneo Custom · Build year 2017 (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 67.1–127.4) · 97.2 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2017 (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 67.1–127.4)97.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024211
Build year 201895index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244090
Build year 2019 (better for its age)92.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245579
Build year 2020 (worse for its age)107.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244700

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Ford Tourneo Custom MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Ford Tourneo Custom MOT: about £27 (up to about £50 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 8,945).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Ford Tourneo Custom · Expected repair bill · 26.6 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill26.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue8945
Estimated range lower26.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue8945
Estimated range upper50.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue8945
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)10.4GBP expected contribution140price catalogue8945
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)7.2GBP expected contribution150price catalogue8945
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)4.7GBP expected contribution90price catalogue8945
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)4.3GBP expected contribution180price catalogue8945

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Ford Tourneo Custom more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Ford Tourneo Custom and 3 as often or more. The Ford Tourneo Custom has an MOT Risk Index of 153.6, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 8,945).

bar · Ford Tourneo Custom · Ford Tourneo Custom (this model) · 153.6 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Ford Tourneo Custom (this model)153.6index100 = normal20248945
Ford Transit Courier160.7index153.6202427215
Citroen Dispatch152.3index153.6202447069
Toyota Proace168.5index153.6202412904
Ford Tourneo127.1index153.6202413797
Ford Transit Custom156.9index153.62024143187
Renault Trafic147.6index153.62024108132
Vauxhall Vivaro151.9index153.62024183293
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Vauxhall Combo145.6index153.62024105066

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Ford Tourneo Custom normally do?

At age 5, the median Ford Tourneo Custom had covered 55,190 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 36,365 to 93,179 miles (2024, n = 1,848).

line · Ford Tourneo Custom · Age 3 median · 34834 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 34834. Age 7 median (roug: 70955. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median34834miles20242682
Age 3 P2520316miles20242682
Age 3 P7561239miles20242682
Age 4 median43547miles20242354
Age 4 P2526578miles20242354
Age 4 P7567161miles20242354
Age 5 median55190miles20241848
Age 5 P2536365miles20241848
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7593179miles20241848
Age 6 median62259miles20241046
Age 6 P2543182miles20241046
Age 6 P7599523miles20241046
Age 7 median (rough estimate)70955miles202462

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Ford Tourneo Custom MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 3–5, 17.5% of Ford Tourneo Customs with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 27.4% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 3,492). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Ford Tourneo Custom · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 17.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles17.5% failed first time20243116
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles23.8% failed first time20242105
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles29.5% failed first time2024855
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 424 tests, 95% interval 20.2–28.3%)24.1% failed first time2024424
Age 3–5, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 376 tests, 95% interval 23.1–32.1%)27.4% failed first time2024376
Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 12–21.3%)16.1% failed first time2024236
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 421 tests, 95% interval 17.7–25.5%)21.4% failed first time2024421
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 16.4–27.7%)21.5% failed first time2024200
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 16.5–30.5%)22.8% failed first time2024136
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 20.2–33.2%)26.2% failed first time2024172

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Ford Tourneo Custom last?

11.1% of Ford Tourneo Customs tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 4.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 2,383).

line · Ford Tourneo Custom · 100,000 miles · 11.1 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 11.1. 200,000 miles (rou: 1.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles11.1% of tested cars20242383
150,000 miles4.2% of tested cars2024914
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 1.4–1.7%)1.5% of tested cars2024329

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Ford Tourneo Custom driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Ford Tourneo Custom index is 111.5, against 132.6 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 8,945).

slope · Ford Tourneo Custom · Age and mileage adjusted index · 111.5 vs 132.6 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 132.6 vs 111.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index111.5index132.62019–20248945

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford Tourneo Custom fuel fails its MOT less?

All Ford Tourneo Customs tested were diesel: 20.9% failed first time (2024, n = 8,567).

bar · Ford Tourneo Custom · Diesel · 20.9 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel20.9% fail first timeother fuels20248567

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford Tourneo Custom engine is best?

No Ford Tourneo Custom engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 8,945).

bar · Ford Tourneo Custom · Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre · 99.5 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre99.5index vs model norm100 = model average202420482
Diesel over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 373 tests, 95% interval 101.3–141.4)120.3index vs model norm100 = model average2024373

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Ford Tourneo Custom fail its MOT most?

Ford Tourneo Custom fails first-time MOTs most in Slough (SL): 28.1% against 17.7% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 228).

First-time failure rates for the Ford Tourneo Custom range from 11.8% to 20.5% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

bar · Ford Tourneo Custom · Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 22.6–34.2%) · 28.1 vs 20.8 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 22.6–34.2%)28.1% fail first time20.82024228
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 20.1–34.2%)26.5% fail first time20.82024147
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 19.0–34.6%)26.1% fail first time20.82024119
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 227 tests, 95% interval 5.8–13.2%)8.8% fail first time20.82024227
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 4.8–16.1%)8.9% fail first time20.82024101
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 6.8–16.5%)10.7% fail first time20.82024159
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 255 tests, 95% interval 20.5–31.2%)25.5% fail first time20.82024255
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 20.1–31.3%)25.3% fail first time20.82024229
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 404 tests, 95% interval 21.3–29.7%)25.3% fail first time20.82024404
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 19.2–32.2%)25.1% fail first time20.82024171
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 17.6–33.6%)24.8% fail first time20.82024109
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 19.4–30.5%)24.6% fail first time20.82024228
London N (N) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 18.2–32.1%)24.5% fail first time20.82024143
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 18.2–30.4%)23.8% fail first time20.82024185
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 17.5–29.9%)23.1% fail first time20.82024173
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 18.0–28.2%)22.7% fail first time20.82024256
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 18.4–27.4%)22.6% fail first time20.82024332
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 16.4–29.1%)22.1% fail first time20.82024163
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 16.6–28.5%)22.0% fail first time20.82024182
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 214 tests, 95% interval 16.9–28.0%)22.0% fail first time20.82024214
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 16.0–28.2%)21.5% fail first time20.82024172
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 14.8–30.2%)21.5% fail first time20.82024107
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 266 tests, 95% interval 16.9–26.7%)21.4% fail first time20.82024266
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 14.7–29.7%)21.2% fail first time20.82024113
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 15.9–26.3%)20.6% fail first time20.82024228
Birmingham (B)20.5% fail first time20.82024638
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 14.7–27.6%)20.4% fail first time20.82024147
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 282 tests, 95% interval 15.9–25.3%)20.2% fail first time20.82024282
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 14.1–27.9%)20.2% fail first time20.82024129
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 328 tests, 95% interval 16.1–24.8%)20.1% fail first time20.82024328
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 14.0–27.0%)19.7% fail first time20.82024142
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 13.1–28.4%)19.6% fail first time20.82024102
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 257 tests, 95% interval 15.1–24.7%)19.5% fail first time20.82024257
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 13.9–26.6%)19.5% fail first time20.82024149
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 15.1–24.6%)19.4% fail first time20.82024263
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 13.5–26.7%)19.3% fail first time20.82024135
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 13.3–27.0%)19.2% fail first time20.82024125
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 303 tests, 95% interval 15.1–23.9%)19.1% fail first time20.82024303
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 14.8–24.4%)19.1% fail first time20.82024256
Cardiff (CF)19.1% fail first time20.82024523
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 356 tests, 95% interval 15.1–23.2%)18.8% fail first time20.82024356
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 13.2–25.7%)18.7% fail first time20.82024150
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 13.5–25.1%)18.6% fail first time20.82024172
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 11.8–26.3%)17.9% fail first time20.82024106
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 13.5–23.3%)17.9% fail first time20.82024235
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 12.2–25.1%)17.8% fail first time20.82024135
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 13.5–22.9%)17.7% fail first time20.82024254
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 216 tests, 95% interval 13.1–23.2%)17.6% fail first time20.82024216
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 189 tests, 95% interval 12.7–23.5%)17.5% fail first time20.82024189
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 12.6–22.9%)17.2% fail first time20.82024204
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 12.8–22.0%)16.9% fail first time20.82024254
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 11.7–23.7%)16.9% fail first time20.82024148
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 12.7–21.9%)16.8% fail first time20.82024256
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 11.9–23.0%)16.8% fail first time20.82024173
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 10.9–24.6%)16.7% fail first time20.82024114
York (YO) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 11.9–22.6%)16.6% fail first time20.82024187
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 12.6–21.3%)16.5% fail first time20.82024273
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 12.9–20.7%)16.4% fail first time20.82024353
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 421 tests, 95% interval 12.7–19.7%)15.9% fail first time20.82024421
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 11.2–22.0%)15.9% fail first time20.82024176
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 208 tests, 95% interval 11.5–21.4%)15.9% fail first time20.82024208
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 280 tests, 95% interval 11.9–20.4%)15.7% fail first time20.82024280
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 240 tests, 95% interval 11.4–20.5%)15.4% fail first time20.82024240
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 10.4–22.2%)15.4% fail first time20.82024143
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 9.5–23.1%)15.1% fail first time20.82024106
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 11.1–19.9%)15.0% fail first time20.82024254
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 10.2–21.4%)14.9% fail first time20.82024154
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 10.5–20.7%)14.9% fail first time20.82024188
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 10.7–20.1%)14.8% fail first time20.82024223
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 238 tests, 95% interval 10.8–19.8%)14.7% fail first time20.82024238
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 10.3–20.4%)14.7% fail first time20.82024191
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 10.0–21.0%)14.7% fail first time20.82024157
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 362 tests, 95% interval 11.4–18.7%)14.6% fail first time20.82024362
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 10.0–20.8%)14.6% fail first time20.82024164
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 383 tests, 95% interval 11.4–18.5%)14.6% fail first time20.82024383
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 9.4–20.6%)14.1% fail first time20.82024149
London E (E) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 9.3–20.7%)14.1% fail first time20.82024142
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 487 tests, 95% interval 11.0–17.1%)13.8% fail first time20.82024487
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 452 tests, 95% interval 10.9–17.2%)13.7% fail first time20.82024452
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 8.3–19.9%)13.1% fail first time20.82024130
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 8.0–20.8%)13.1% fail first time20.82024107
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 9.5–16.9%)12.7% fail first time20.82024314
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 8.8–17.7%)12.6% fail first time20.82024215
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 8.9–16.5%)12.2% fail first time20.82024287
Chelmsford (CM)11.8% fail first time20.82024508
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 7.2–18.3%)11.6% fail first time20.82024129
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 339 tests, 95% interval 8.3–15.0%)11.2% fail first time20.82024339
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 6.9–16.3%)10.7% fail first time20.82024168
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 6.2–17.8%)10.7% fail first time20.82024112

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Ford Tourneo Custom rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Ford Tourneo Custom MOTs record corrosion failures at 2.6 times the national rate: 1.99% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 8,938).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Ford Tourneo Custom · Salt belt susceptibility · 2.6 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 2.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility2.6ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers8938

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Ford Tourneo Custom ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 99.6% of Ford Tourneo Customs tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific van with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Ford Tourneo Custom · Likely compliant · 99.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant99.6% estimate20248945

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Ford Tourneo Custom?

Of failed Ford Tourneo Custom MOTs, 42.2% were retested the same day and a further 55.2% within 10 days; the median failed van passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 2,619).

bar · Ford Tourneo Custom · Same-day retest · 42.2 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest42.2%failed initial tests2019–20242619
Retest within 10 days55.2%failed initial tests2019–20242619
Clean MOT streak48.2%observed chains2019–20243509
Repeat advisory6.0%observed chains2019–20243509
Decreasing odometer0.7% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20245782

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Ford Tourneo Custom?

Ford Tourneo Customs aged 5 to 6 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 12.1% of tests, against 18.1% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 472).

bullet · Ford Tourneo Custom · Low-use first-time failure · 12.1 vs 18.1 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 12.1 vs 18.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure12.1%18.12019–2024472
Low-use gap-6.1percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024472

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Ford Tourneo Custom likely to last?

Ford Tourneo Customs aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 1.0 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 9, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Ford Tourneo Custom · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 9) · 1 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 9)1years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 9)1.2years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford Tourneo Customs are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Ford Tourneo Customs tested at ages 4 to 6, about 37 were tested at age 6 (2024, n = 1,183).

line · Ford Tourneo Custom · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 9 (rough estim: 1.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20247915
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20245362
Age 594.7% of age 4–6 baseline20243019
Age 637.1% of age 4–6 baseline20241183
Age 7 (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 17.6–32.0%)4.2% of age 4–6 baseline2024133
Age 8 (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 13.2–32.0%)2.2% of age 4–6 baseline202471
Age 9 (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 18.3–42.3%)1.6% of age 4–6 baseline202452

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Ford Tourneo Custom fails, does it fail again?

22.7% of Ford Tourneo Customs that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 16.3% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 687). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 31.8% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Ford Tourneo Custom · Repeat after fail · 22.7 vs 16.3 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 22.7 vs 16.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail22.7%16.32019–2024687

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford Tourneo Custom faults come together?

On Ford Tourneo Customs, ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 5.6 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 59).

Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 4.2–7.2)5.6liftexpected joint rate202459
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 3.6–8.0)5.5liftexpected joint rate202427
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 4.5–6.5)5.4liftexpected joint rate2024111
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 3.7–6.7)5.1liftexpected joint rate202448
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 3.8–6.3)5.0liftexpected joint rate202462
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 3.4–6.6)4.8liftexpected joint rate202438
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 4.0–5.7)4.8liftexpected joint rate2024141
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 3.7–5.0)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024168
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 2.7–6.0)4.2liftexpected joint rate202427
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 2.8–5.7)4.0liftexpected joint rate202433
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.0)3.9liftexpected joint rate202462
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.8)3.8liftexpected joint rate202469
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.2)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024179
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.3)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024108
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.6)3.4liftexpected joint rate202441
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 241 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.6)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024241
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 297 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.4)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024297
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.5)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024181
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.7)2.9liftexpected joint rate202467
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 47 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.8)2.9liftexpected joint rate202447
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 80 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.2)2.6liftexpected joint rate202480
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024112
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Steering + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Brakes + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Steering + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Ford Tourneo Custom had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns matched to the Ford Tourneo Custom; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched10campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register8945

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Ford Tourneo Custom cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Ford Tourneo Customs tested at age 5, about 18 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 6, about 21 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 324.4% fail first time20242682
Age 421.9% fail first time20242354
Age 5 (rough estimate: 1,848 tests, 95% interval 16.5–20.0%)18.2% fail first time20241848
Age 6 (rough estimate: 1,046 tests, 95% interval 18.5–23.4%)20.8% fail first time20241046

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Ford Tourneo Custom MOT matter?

Ford Tourneo Customs fail first time most in October (19.4%, against 30.3% for all vehicles that month) and least in February (15.7%) (2024, n = 8,945).

line · Ford Tourneo Custom · January · 18.5 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 18.5. December: 17.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January18.5% fail first time31.120241219
February15.7% fail first time30.020241325
March15.9% fail first time28.320241846
April17.6% fail first time29.820241459
May16.6% fail first time28.820241522
June19.2% fail first time28.120241520
July19.3% fail first time29.320241888
August18.9% fail first time29.220242079
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September16.2% fail first time28.220242443
October19.4% fail first time30.320242539
November16.9% fail first time30.620242203
December17.8% fail first time29.320241578

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Ford Tourneo Custom? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 8,945 initial Ford Tourneo Custom tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the Ford Tourneo Custom fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 8,945 initial Ford Tourneo Custom tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 8,945 initial Ford Tourneo Custom tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 8,945 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Ford Tourneo Custom MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/ford-tourneo-custom/

How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.

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Ford Tourneo Custom MOT: quick answers

What is the Ford Tourneo Custom first-time MOT pass rate?

79.3% of first attempts passed in 2024 (8,945 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 8,945 primary tests: 20.75% failed first time and 84.7% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 153.6 is shown separately.