2018 Ford Tourneo Custom · 3,762 MOT tests
2018 Ford Tourneo Custom reliability
2018 Ford Tourneo Customs fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Tourneo Custom years (3,762 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Tourneo Customs: 19.3%)
- 18.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Tourneo Customs: 19.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 53,375
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,762
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2% of tests fail here (143% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Tyres4.7%
- Brakes3.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
- Suspension1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.3%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.28%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.14%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 1.04%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.01%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.01%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.89%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.42%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.31%)
Other years
Every Ford Tourneo Custom year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom reliable?
2018 Ford Tourneo Customs fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Tourneo Custom years (3,762 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.3% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (1.28% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom shows 53,375 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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