Ford Tourneo Custom (2020)

247 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89% first-time pass rate

2020 Ford Tourneo Custom

CarHunch analysed 247 real MOT records for the 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom is a solid performer, with an 89% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 12.2% of vehicles, so this isn't a major safety concern for buyers.

At nearly 50,000 miles median (59,700 average), these vans are racking up genuine use, yet they're still averaging only 0.64 failures per test—suggesting the mechanicals hold up well under commercial or family duty. The high advisory count of 3.5 per vehicle points to routine maintenance items rather than structural problems, so budget for regular servicing but don't expect surprise nasties; get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and brake wear, which typically show up first on high-mileage vans.

Generally reliable 9% above UK average
89%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
49,150
typical mileage
29,873–79,639 middle half
12.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.64
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (98%) 242 88.9% 0.64
Electric Diesel (1%) 3 90.5% 1.33
Petrol (0%) 1 100% 0
Diesel (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

29,873
low mileage
49,150
typical
79,639
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom vehicles fall between 29,873 and 79,639 miles.

2020 Ford Tourneo Custom — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 224 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

57 224 2020 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.64
Avg failures per vehicle
3.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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