Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,332 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A (2021)

1,332 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A

CarHunch analysed 1,332 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti eBLUE A passes its MOT on the first attempt 83% of the time, which is a solid 3 percentage points above the UK average and suggests good baseline reliability for this van. The dangerous defect rate sits at 7.6%, which is acceptably low and not a buyer concern.

At 33,500 miles median for a three-year-old van, these examples have been used moderately and show typical wear patterns—the 0.49 average failures per vehicle indicates most will pass without major remedial work. You'll typically encounter around two minor advisories per test, suggesting routine maintenance items rather than structural problems; when shopping, ask the seller for full service history and specifically check suspension and brake components, which commonly generate advisories on commercial vehicles of this size.

The 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (85.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

7.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.49

Over 2.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

34k

Middle half: 20k–55k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,332 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 1,332 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 8,560 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 24.6%

2,110

Silver 23%

1,966

Blue 21.8%

1,870

Grey 18.2%

1,559

Red 5.1%

437

White 4.7%

404

Orange 2.5%

214

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

33,563

typical

20,295

low mileage

54,580

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A vehicles fall between 20,295 and 54,580 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,295 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 20,295–54,580 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue As sit.

⚠ Over 73,683 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Ti Eblue As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 1,246 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.49

Avg failures per vehicle

1.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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