2021 Ford Tourneo Custom · 1,118 MOT tests
2021 Ford Tourneo Custom reliability
2021 Ford Tourneo Customs fail 21.8% of first MOT tests, 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Tourneo Custom years (1,118 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Tourneo Customs: 19.3%)
- 21.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Tourneo Customs: 19.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 47% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 39,608
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,118
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.6% of tests fail here (433% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 9% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.5%
- Lights and electrics6.6%
- Tyres5.9%
- Brakes3.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Seat belts and airbags1.3%
- Suspension1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.92%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.61%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.52%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.34%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.98%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.98%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (5.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.58%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.31%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.24%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.34%)
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 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom reliable?
2021 Ford Tourneo Customs fail 21.8% of first MOT tests, 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Tourneo Custom years (1,118 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.92% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (1.61% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom shows 39,608 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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