Ford Tourneo Connect MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Tourneo Connect. Check any Tourneo Connect by registration number below.

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81.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.7%

vs Ford Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Ford Tourneo Connect — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Tourneo Connect has an average MOT pass rate of 81.4%, which is 3.7 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Tourneo Connect is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford Tourneo Connect fails its MOT are vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Tourneo Connect for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Tourneo Connect is around 124,820 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Tourneo Connect, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Ford Tourneo Connect, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Tourneo Connect performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 136 vehicles

92.6%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

8.0%

Mileage at 3yr

42k mi

2021

Based on 2,943 vehicles

86.3%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

13.2%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

2020

Based on 5,444 vehicles

85.3%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

15.5%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

Mileage at 5yr

51k mi

2019

Based on 5,022 vehicles

84.4%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

14.5%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2018

Based on 2,825 vehicles

84.5%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

17.4%

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

2017

Based on 4,744 vehicles

85.8%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

14.3%

Mileage at 5yr

76k mi

2016

Based on 5,851 vehicles

84.4%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

15.6%

2015

Based on 4,506 vehicles

78.0%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

22.0%

Mileage at 10yr

139k mi

2014

Based on 1,780 vehicles

76.3%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

24.6%

Mileage at 10yr

144k mi

2011

Based on 32 vehicles

68.8%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

19.0%

2010

Based on 660 vehicles

87.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

10.5%

Retest Rate

47.4%

Mileage at 5yr

136k mi

2009

Based on 604 vehicles

89.1%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

13.8%

Retest Rate

17.2%

Mileage at 3yr

80k mi

Mileage at 5yr

125k mi

Mileage at 10yr

189k mi

2008

Based on 594 vehicles

89.9%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

9.6%

Retest Rate

44.2%

Mileage at 3yr

63k mi

Mileage at 5yr

130k mi

Mileage at 10yr

182k mi

2007

Based on 911 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

19.4%

Retest Rate

27.8%

Mileage at 3yr

60k mi

Mileage at 5yr

115k mi

Mileage at 10yr

206k mi

2006

Based on 59 vehicles

47.5%Poor

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

10.7%

Retest Rate

42.9%

2005

Based on 157 vehicles

52.2%Below Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

26.4%

2004

Based on 723 vehicles

89.9%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

36.1%

Mileage at 5yr

128k mi

Mileage at 10yr

195k mi

2003

Based on 681 vehicles

88.7%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

14.0%

Retest Rate

21.1%

Mileage at 5yr

138k mi

Mileage at 10yr

190k mi

0

Based on 14,809 vehicles

84.7%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Tourneo Connect

The most common reasons a Ford Tourneo Connect fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

11.5%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

10.5%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.0%

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.7%

A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

1.3%

Ford Tourneo Connect Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside Inner

2.2%

Front Offside

1.5%

Rear Offside

1.5%

Typical Mileage — Ford Tourneo Connect

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2009 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Tourneo Connect.

At 3 Years

80,028

miles

At 5 Years

124,820

miles

At 10 Years

188,701

miles

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Ford Kuga

98.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Tourneo Connect

Ford Tourneo Connect — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Tourneo Connect MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Tourneo Connect?

The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Tourneo Connect is 81.4% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

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

The most common MOT failures on the Ford Tourneo Connect are: Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced (11.5%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (10.5%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Ford Tourneo Connect reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 81.4%, the Ford Tourneo Connect is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Tourneo Connect?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Ford Tourneo Connect?

Typical mileage for the Ford Tourneo Connect: 41,861 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tourneo Connect to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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