Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A MOT Failures
An analysis of 6,400 real DVSA MOT tests on the Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A is tyre wear or damage — this model is 7.0 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 6,400 MOT tests, 1.56% of all Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A tests recorded this as a failure.
Tyre failures indicate either poor maintenance or suspension geometry issues causing uneven wear. Check all four tyres for tread depth, sidewall damage, and uneven wear patterns.
Other notable weak points include seat mounting fault (37x the fleet average), anti-roll bar links worn (8.4x the fleet average), and brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator (7.3x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 4 categories: Tyres, Seatbelts & Airbags, Suspension, Brakes. If you're inspecting a Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A:
Tyres — check for tyre wear or damage. Seatbelts & Airbags — check for seat mounting fault. Suspension — check for anti-roll bar links worn. Brakes — check for brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A?
Based on 6,400 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is tyre wear or damage — at 7x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include seat mounting fault and anti-roll bar links worn.
Is the Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A reliable based on MOT data?
The Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A has 4 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is tyre wear or damage. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include tyre wear or damage, seat mounting fault, anti-roll bar links worn.
How do I check a Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.