Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom?

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 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom?

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 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom?

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.

How many 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,106 vehicles, the 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.2%, 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 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom?

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 (2018)

1,106 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.2% first-time pass rate

2018 Ford Tourneo Custom

CarHunch analysed 1,106 real MOT records for the 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom passes MOT first time in 86.2% of cases, which is a solid 6 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—a genuine strength. However, 21% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably high and worth flagging as a buyer concern; you should always get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake, steering and suspension systems.

At nearly 50,000 miles median age, these vans are running relatively light, yet they're picking up an average of 1.03 failures per test and 5.7 advisories, suggesting component wear is creeping in across multiple systems rather than being concentrated in one area. Check the full MOT history for patterns in what fails repeatedly—brake pads, lights and exhaust issues are common on older vans—and budget for proactive maintenance on advisories before they become failures.

The 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (86.2%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

86.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

21%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.03

Over 6.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

49k

Middle half: 34k–73k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 86.2% 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 5.7 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 1,106 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 1,106 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,209 Ford Tourneo Custom vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 27.7%

890

Black 20.3%

650

White 18.2%

583

Grey 16.7%

536

Blue 13.3%

428

Red 1.9%

Orange 1.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom 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.

49,014

typical

34,182

low mileage

73,045

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom vehicles fall between 34,182 and 73,045 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 34,182 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.

✓ 34,182–73,045 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Ford Tourneo Customs sit.

⚠ Over 98,610 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Ford Tourneo Custom — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Ford Tourneo Customs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 1,018 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.03

Avg failures per vehicle

5.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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