2020 Ford Tourneo Custom MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 78.7% of Ford Tourneo Customs first used in 2020 passed their MOT first time, against 86.0% for all cars first used in 2020. Across 7,355 Tourneo Custom first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) and tyres.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Ford Tourneo Customs first used in 2020 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Tourneo Customs first used in 2020 against all cars first used in 2020 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Tourneo Custom figure was 7.3 points lower.
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| Test year | 2020 Tourneo Custom | All cars first used 2020 | Tourneo Custom first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | fewer than 500 tests | 84.7% | 173 |
| 2022 | fewer than 500 tests | 90.2% | 299 |
| 2023 | 81.1% | 87.7% | 2,313 |
| 2024 | 78.2% | 86.9% | 2,510 |
| 2025 | 78.7% | 86.0% | 2,532 |
Common 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom MOT failures
Share of the 1,524 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 21.6% | 329 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 10.9% | 166 |
| Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 9.4% | 143 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 8.5% | 129 |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 7.9% | 120 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Common 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2020 Tourneo Customs, as a share of all 7,355 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 9.0% | 662 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 7.7% | 563 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 6.6% | 487 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 5.5% | 406 |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | 3.2% | 236 |
Questions about the 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom?
In 2025, 78.7% of Tourneo Customs first used in 2020 passed their MOT first time, against 86.0% for all cars first used in 2020. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2020 Tourneo Custom most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 29.9% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (28.9%) and tyres (26.2%). The single most common item was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively” (21.6%).
How often does a 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom fail its MOT?
In 2025, 21.3% of first tests on Tourneo Customs first used in 2020 did not pass first time: 16.6% failed, and a further 4.7% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,524 of 7,355 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom MOT advisories?
“Brake pads: wearing thin” (on 9.0% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (7.7%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (6.6%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (5.5%) and “Brake discs: worn, but not excessively” (3.2%).
Is a 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 81.1% in 2023 to 78.7% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2020
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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