2022 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,960 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 88.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (92.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.3% | 124 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.6% | 109 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.7% | 73 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.9% | 56 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 20 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.0% | 20 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 121 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 83 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 43 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 26 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 19 |
| 6 | Washers | 19 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 13.5% | 265 |
| 2 | Tyres | 12.4% | 244 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.2% | 122 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.3% | 104 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 57 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.6% | 51 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 882 | 8.6% |
| 30-60k | 619 | 15.0% |
| 60-90k | 274 | 15.3% |
| 90-120k | 88 | 11.4% |
| 120-150k | 43 | 7.0% |
| 150k+ | 54 | 7.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 56 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 152 | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 239 | 11.3% |
| 2025 | 1,513 | 13.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium
Before buying a 2022 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.3% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (6.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (5.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Tniums pass their MOT?
88.4% of the 1,960 2022 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium?
Visibility, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.6%).
Does the 2022 Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 0-30k band to 7.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,960 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.