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

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 Zetec Eblue?

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 Zetec Eblue?

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 Zetec Eblue reliable?

Based on MOT data from 163 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblue has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.7%, 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 Zetec Eblue?

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 Zetec Eblue (2021)

163 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblue

CarHunch analysed 163 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblue. 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 Zetec eBLUE is more reliable than average, with an 86.6% first-time MOT pass rate that beats the UK average of 80%, and only 9.2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below concerning levels. The diesel variant, which dominates this cohort at 155 of 163 vehicles, passes at 87.9%, suggesting the engine platform is fundamentally sound.

At 46,600 miles average for a three-year-old van, mileage is reasonable for the type, and the 0.43 failures per vehicle indicates most problems are minor when they do occur. The 1.7 advisories per vehicle suggest routine maintenance items rather than structural issues, so before buying, simply check the full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the EV battery condition and cooling system performance.

We have limited data for the 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblue — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

87.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

9.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.43

Over 2.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

45k

Middle half: 22k–62k

For context

These stats describe 163 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 163 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.2% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (95%)	155	89.1%	0.38

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblue 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.

45,274

typical

22,208

low mileage

61,653

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblue vehicles fall between 22,208 and 61,653 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,208 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.

✓ 22,208–61,653 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblues sit.

⚠ Over 83,231 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 Zetec Eblue — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Zetec Eblues are still on the road.

Strong survival — 155 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

2.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.43

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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