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
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
MOT pass rate
84.7
%
incl. 5.5% fixed at the test centre
2024
8945
Passed at the first attempt
79.3
%
all first tests
2024
8945
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 147.5–159.9)
153.6
index
100 = normal for its age · rank 747 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)
2024
8945
Biggest excess: Body, chassis, structure
2.9
per 100
2.2 same-age
2019–2024
21621
Dangerous defects
4.9
per 100
11.2 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
21621
Advisory items
60.9
per 100
127.1 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
21621
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
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Visibility
9.5
per 100
9.5
2019–2024
2060
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
7.4
per 100
10.4
2019–2024
1601
Tyres
5.2
per 100
5.9
2019–2024
1124
Brakes
4.8
per 100
6.6
2019–2024
1036
Body, chassis, structure
2.9
per 100
2.2
2019–2024
630
Suspension
2.4
per 100
3.6
2019–2024
517
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).
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Tyres, age 3
4.8
per 100
4.2
2019–2024
7915
Brakes, age 3
3.4
per 100
1.8
2019–2024
7915
Suspension, age 3
1.1
per 100
0.6
2019–2024
7915
Tyres, age 4
4.8
per 100
4.5
2019–2024
5362
Brakes, age 4
3.5
per 100
2.4
2019–2024
5362
Suspension, age 4
2.1
per 100
1.2
2019–2024
5362
Tyres, age 5
4.3
per 100
5.1
2019–2024
3019
Brakes, age 5
3.9
per 100
3.1
2019–2024
3019
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Suspension, age 5
2.8
per 100
2.2
2019–2024
3019
Tyres, age 6
4.4
per 100
5.5
2019–2024
1183
Brakes, age 6
4.9
per 100
3.8
2019–2024
1183
Suspension, age 6
3.7
per 100
3.7
2019–2024
1183
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.
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Brakes
6.9
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
1662
Tyres
6.0
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
1606
Non-component advisories
0
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
639
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Brakes
23.7
per 100
34.7
2019–2024
5121
Tyres
21
per 100
39.7
2019–2024
4530
Non-component advisories
6.3
per 100
7.8
2019–2024
1361
Suspension
5.7
per 100
26.2
2019–2024
1229
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
1.1
per 100
2.8
2019–2024
228
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
1
per 100
0.8
2019–2024
219
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass
6.6
% next fail
2019–2024
4915
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass
4.6
% next fail
2019–2024
4915
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass
3.0
% next fail
2019–2024
4915
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass
2.5
% next fail
2019–2024
4915
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass
2.2
% next fail
2019–2024
4915
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass
1.1
% next fail
2019–2024
4915
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.8
% next fail
2019–2024
4915
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.5
% next fail
2019–2024
4915
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
4915
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
4915
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory
9.2
% next fail
2019–2024
1083
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory
7.8
% next fail
2019–2024
1083
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory
5.9
% next fail
2019–2024
1083
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory
5.2
% next fail
2019–2024
1083
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory
3.6
% next fail
2019–2024
1083
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory
2.3
% next fail
2019–2024
1083
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory
1.1
% next fail
2019–2024
1083
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory
0.7
% next fail
2019–2024
1083
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory
0.5
% next fail
2019–2024
1083
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail
12.7
% next fail
2019–2024
865
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail
9.3
% next fail
2019–2024
865
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail
6.5
% next fail
2019–2024
865
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail
5.3
% next fail
2019–2024
865
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail
3.9
% next fail
2019–2024
865
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail
2.8
% next fail
2019–2024
865
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail
1.7
% next fail
2019–2024
865
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail
0.7
% next fail
2019–2024
865
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
7.2
% next fail
2019–2024
3606
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
4.6
% next fail
2019–2024
3606
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
3.1
% next fail
2019–2024
3606
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
2.9
% next fail
2019–2024
3606
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
2.5
% next fail
2019–2024
3606
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
1.9
% next fail
2019–2024
3606
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.8
% next fail
2019–2024
3606
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.6
% next fail
2019–2024
3606
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
3606
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.2
% next fail
2019–2024
3606
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
10.9
% next fail
2019–2024
1368
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
7.5
% next fail
2019–2024
1368
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
5.2
% next fail
2019–2024
1368
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
5.0
% next fail
2019–2024
1368
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
3.2
% next fail
2019–2024
1368
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
2.7
% next fail
2019–2024
1368
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
1.1
% next fail
2019–2024
1368
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.5
% next fail
2019–2024
1368
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.4
% next fail
2019–2024
1368
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
10.6
% next fail
2019–2024
1195
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
10.4
% next fail
2019–2024
1195
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
6.3
% next fail
2019–2024
1195
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
5.5
% next fail
2019–2024
1195
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
5.2
% next fail
2019–2024
1195
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
4.4
% next fail
2019–2024
1195
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
1.9
% next fail
2019–2024
1195
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
1.3
% next fail
2019–2024
1195
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
1.1
% next fail
2019–2024
1195
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
0.6
% next fail
2019–2024
1195
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
0.4
% next fail
2019–2024
1195
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 96 cars)
9.4
% next fail
2019–2024
96
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 96 cars)
6.3
% next fail
2019–2024
96
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 96 cars)
6.3
% next fail
2019–2024
96
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 59 cars)
8.5
% next fail
2019–2024
59
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 59 cars)
8.5
% next fail
2019–2024
59
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 45 cars)
17.8
% next fail
2019–2024
45
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 45 cars)
15.6
% next fail
2019–2024
45
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 45 cars)
15.6
% next fail
2019–2024
45
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 45 cars)
15.6
% next fail
2019–2024
45
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 45 cars)
13.3
% next fail
2019–2024
45
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).
Dangerous defects: 4.9 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Dangerous defects
4.9
per 100
11.2
2019–2024
21621
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).
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3
24.4
% failed first time
12.4
2024
2682
Age 4
21.9
% failed first time
13.1
2024
2354
Age 5
18.2
% failed first time
15.1
2024
1848
Age 6
20.8
% failed first time
17.5
2024
1046
Age 7 (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 12.7–32.6%)
21.0
% failed first time
20.2
2024
62
Age 9 (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 21.5–52.1%)
35.3
% failed first time
26.5
2024
34
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).
Age 3: 19.3. Age 6: 20.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3
19.3
% fail
19.9
2024
7915
Age 4
20.0
% fail
23.0
2024
5362
Age 5
19.4
% fail
25.5
2024
3019
Age 6
20.8
% fail
28.9
2024
1183
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.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Build year 2017 (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 67.1–127.4)
97.2
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
211
Build year 2018
95
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
4090
Build year 2019 (better for its age)
92.8
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
5579
Build year 2020 (worse for its age)
107.1
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
4700
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.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Expected repair bill
26.6
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
8945
Estimated range lower
26.6
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
8945
Estimated range upper
50.5
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
8945
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)
10.4
GBP expected contribution
140
price catalogue
8945
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)
7.2
GBP expected contribution
150
price catalogue
8945
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)
4.7
GBP expected contribution
90
price catalogue
8945
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)
4.3
GBP expected contribution
180
price catalogue
8945
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Ford Tourneo Custom (this model)
153.6
index
100 = normal
2024
8945
Ford Transit Courier
160.7
index
153.6
2024
27215
Citroen Dispatch
152.3
index
153.6
2024
47069
Toyota Proace
168.5
index
153.6
2024
12904
Ford Tourneo
127.1
index
153.6
2024
13797
Ford Transit Custom
156.9
index
153.6
2024
143187
Renault Trafic
147.6
index
153.6
2024
108132
Vauxhall Vivaro
151.9
index
153.6
2024
183293
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Vauxhall Combo
145.6
index
153.6
2024
105066
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).
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3 median
34834
miles
2024
2682
Age 3 P25
20316
miles
2024
2682
Age 3 P75
61239
miles
2024
2682
Age 4 median
43547
miles
2024
2354
Age 4 P25
26578
miles
2024
2354
Age 4 P75
67161
miles
2024
2354
Age 5 median
55190
miles
2024
1848
Age 5 P25
36365
miles
2024
1848
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 5 P75
93179
miles
2024
1848
Age 6 median
62259
miles
2024
1046
Age 6 P25
43182
miles
2024
1046
Age 6 P75
99523
miles
2024
1046
Age 7 median (rough estimate)
70955
miles
2024
62
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.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3–5, <40k miles
17.5
% failed first time
2024
3116
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles
23.8
% failed first time
2024
2105
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles
29.5
% failed first time
2024
855
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 424 tests, 95% interval 20.2–28.3%)
24.1
% failed first time
2024
424
Age 3–5, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 376 tests, 95% interval 23.1–32.1%)
27.4
% failed first time
2024
376
Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 12–21.3%)
16.1
% failed first time
2024
236
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 421 tests, 95% interval 17.7–25.5%)
21.4
% failed first time
2024
421
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 16.4–27.7%)
21.5
% failed first time
2024
200
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 16.5–30.5%)
22.8
% failed first time
2024
136
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 20.2–33.2%)
26.2
% failed first time
2024
172
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).
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
100,000 miles
11.1
% of tested cars
2024
2383
150,000 miles
4.2
% of tested cars
2024
914
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 1.4–1.7%)
1.5
% of tested cars
2024
329
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).
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age and mileage adjusted index
111.5
index
132.6
2019–2024
8945
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Diesel
20.9
% fail first time
other fuels
2024
8567
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
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.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
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.
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Salt belt susceptibility
2.6
ratio estimate
1
2024 + geographic layers
8938
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.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Likely compliant
99.6
% estimate
2024
8945
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Same-day retest
42.2
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
2619
Retest within 10 days
55.2
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
2619
Clean MOT streak
48.2
%
observed chains
2019–2024
3509
Repeat advisory
6.0
%
observed chains
2019–2024
3509
Decreasing odometer
0.7
% mileage anomaly
observed chains
2019–2024
5782
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).
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Low-use first-time failure
12.1
%
18.1
2019–2024
472
Low-use gap
-6.1
percentage points
8–12k miles
2019–2024
472
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.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Tourneo Custom: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 9)
1
years forecast
survival forecast
0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 9)
1.2
years forecast
survival forecast
0
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).
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)
100
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
7915
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)
100
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
5362
Age 5
94.7
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
3019
Age 6
37.1
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
1183
Age 7 (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 17.6–32.0%)
4.2
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
133
Age 8 (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 13.2–32.0%)
2.2
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
71
Age 9 (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 18.3–42.3%)
1.6
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
52
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.
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Repeat after fail
22.7
%
16.3
2019–2024
687
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 4.2–7.2)
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
19
tests with both
2024
19
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
19
tests with both
2024
19
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
19
tests with both
2024
19
Steering + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
18
tests with both
2024
18
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
17
tests with both
2024
17
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
14
tests with both
2024
14
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
13
tests with both
2024
13
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
13
tests with both
2024
13
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
12
tests with both
2024
12
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
10
tests with both
2024
10
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
9
tests with both
2024
9
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
9
tests with both
2024
9
Brakes + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
8
tests with both
2024
8
Steering + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
8
tests with both
2024
8
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
7
tests with both
2024
7
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
6
tests with both
2024
6
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
6
tests with both
2024
6
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
6
tests with both
2024
6
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
5
tests with both
2024
5
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
5
tests with both
2024
5
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
DVSA recall campaigns matched
10
campaigns
DVSA register
DVSA register
8945
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3
24.4
% fail first time
2024
2682
Age 4
21.9
% fail first time
2024
2354
Age 5 (rough estimate: 1,848 tests, 95% interval 16.5–20.0%)
18.2
% fail first time
2024
1848
Age 6 (rough estimate: 1,046 tests, 95% interval 18.5–23.4%)
20.8
% fail first time
2024
1046
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).
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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.