2021 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

1,726 Ford Tourneo Connect cars first used in 2021 had an MOT in 2025, at about 4 years old, and 82.6% passed first time. That is below the 87.2% for all cars first used in 2021.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2021 Ford Tourneo Connect cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2021 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT failure items
2021 Ford Tourneo Connect common failures
ItemValue
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
Condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
Condition: webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm1.2%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2021 Ford Tourneo Connect advisories
2021 Ford Tourneo Connect common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge17.3%
Brake pads: wearing thin9.0%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing6.1%
Condition: webbing slightly damaged or frayed3.1%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened2.5%
Nail in tyre1.9%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2021 Ford Tourneo Connect faults by area
2021 Ford Tourneo Connect faults by area
ItemValue
Tyres5.7%
Visibility5.6%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.7%
Brakes2.6%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.3%
Noise, emissions and leaks2.3%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2021 Ford Tourneo Connect recorded mileage
2021 Ford Tourneo Connect mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
1,72617,30028,000 miles41,400

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Ford Tourneo Connect years

Ford Tourneo Connect first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20222,05580.7%88.5%
20211,72682.6%87.2%
20202,15079.5%86.0%
20191,94277.9%83.5%
20181,14780.1%80.9%
20171,93276.6%78.2%
20162,38176.3%74.9%
20151,79469.6%71.9%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.