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Ford Tourneo Connect reliability

D · Below average

MOT pass rates and common problems from 86,248 MOT tests of cars first registered 2014–2023.

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79.1%pass first time
−2.6 ptsvs typical car
Beats 27%of cars
86,248MOT tests

Verdict

The Ford Tourneo Connect passes its MOT first time on 79.1% of tests, 2.6 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (81.7%). That puts it ahead of 27% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2016 Tourneo Connect does best (beats 58% of cars) and the 2023 worst (beats 0%).

Better than average on suspension.

Watch these weak spots

Visibility1.3×as often as a typical car
Brakes1.3×as often as a typical car
Windscreen wipers1.5×as often as a typical car
Brake pads1.5×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

65%70%75%80%85%90%3456789101182%82%80%79%80%77%75%71%67%
Ford Tourneo ConnectTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2014
Beats 56%
2015
Beats 48%
2016
Beats 58%
2017
Beats 46%
2018
Beats 20%
2019
Beats 3%
2020
Beats 1%
2021
Beats 1%
2022
Beats 0%
2023
Beats 0%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel2015–202267,44880.2%Beats 22%D
1.6 Diesel2014–201515,49774.6%Beats 49%C
1.6 Petrol2015–20151,84081.3%Beats 51%C
2.0 Diesel2023–20231,46376.9%Beats 0%E

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 2.5% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 1.7% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 5.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 6.9% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 4.3% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 5.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+0.3 ptsTyres: 6.9% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−1.4 ptsBrakes: 4.3% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−0.9 ptsSuspension: 1.7% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+1.7 ptsExhaust: 2.5% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−1.1 ptsSuspension: 1.7% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 4.3% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 6.9% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 5.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 2.5% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 5.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+0.3 ptsTyres: 6.9% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−1.4 ptsBrakes: 4.3% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−0.9 ptsSuspension: 1.7% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+1.7 ptsExhaust: 2.5% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−1.1 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Tyres: 6.9% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Tyres
6.9% vs 5.5%
Lights & electrics
5.1% vs 5.4%
Visibility
4.4% vs 3.5%
Brakes
4.3% vs 3.5%
Emissions & leaks
2.5% vs 1.4%
Suspension
1.7% vs 3.4%
Seat belts & airbags
1.3% vs 0.4%
Body & structure
1.0% vs 1.0%
Steering
0.2% vs 0.7%
Wheels
0.2% vs 0.2%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Windscreen wipers 1.5× typical
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
  • Brake pads 1.5× typical
    Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash.
  • Tyre pressure warning (TPMS) 2.2× typical
    Make sure no tyre-pressure warning light stays on after start-up.
  • Engine warning light 1.4× typical
    The engine warning light should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, get the fault codes read before you buy.
  • Tyre damage & cracking
    Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
  • Tyre tread depth
    Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

60%70%80%90%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k90%82%80%76%72%70%66%
Ford Tourneo ConnectTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Tyre damage & cracking3.9%3.2%1.2×
Windscreen wipers2.9%2.0%1.5×
Brake pads2.6%1.8%1.5×
Tyre tread depth2.0%2.0%1.0×
Headlight aim2.0%1.9%1.0×
Tyre pressure warning (TPMS)1.4%0.6%2.2×
Windscreen washers1.3%1.4%0.9×
Headlight bulbs & units1.0%1.0%1.1×
Engine warning light1.0%0.7%1.4×
Seat belt condition1.0%0.2%4.9×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen29.1
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm25.6
A tyre cords visible or damaged22.8
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements20.1
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements19.8
A tyre seriously damaged16.7
A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative13.8
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen12.6
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2023 Ford Tourneo Connect1 engine76.9% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel1,46376.9%Beats 0%E
2022 Ford Tourneo Connect1 engine79.7% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel2,56579.7%Beats 0%E
2021 Ford Tourneo Connect1 engine80.8% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel5,13780.8%Beats 1%E
2020 Ford Tourneo Connect1 engine79.2% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel8,11279.2%Beats 1%E
2019 Ford Tourneo Connect1 engine78.9% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel9,27878.9%Beats 3%E
2018 Ford Tourneo Connect1 engine81.0% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel6,42781.0%Beats 20%D
2017 Ford Tourneo Connect1 engine81.5% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel13,03881.5%Beats 46%C
2016 Ford Tourneo Connect1 engine80.4% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel18,45280.4%Beats 58%C
2015 Ford Tourneo Connect3 engines76.7% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel9,76875.1%Beats 44%C
1.5 Diesel4,43978.4%Beats 55%C
1.6 Petrol1,84081.3%Beats 51%C
2014 Ford Tourneo Connect1 engine73.8% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel5,72973.8%Beats 56%C

FAQ

What is the Ford Tourneo Connect MOT pass rate?

79.1% of MOT tests on the Ford Tourneo Connect were passed first time, based on 86,248 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2014–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 81.7% of the time.

Is the Ford Tourneo Connect reliable?

On MOT results it rates D (below average): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 27% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Ford Tourneo Connect year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2016 Tourneo Connect does best for its age and mileage: it beats 58% of cars on UK roads. The 2023 does worst: it beats 0%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Ford Tourneo Connect?

The most common failure items are tyre damage & cracking, windscreen wipers, brake pads. Compared with similar cars, windscreen wipers comes up 1.5× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.