Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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.

Is the 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom reliable?

Based on MOT data from 247 vehicles, the 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89%, 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 2020 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 (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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2020 Ford Tourneo Custom — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

89%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

12.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.64

Over 4.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

49k

Middle half: 30k–80k

For context

These stats describe 247 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 247 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12.2% 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 (98%)	242	88.9%	0.64

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

Orange 1.9%

Red 1.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 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.

49,150

typical

29,873

low mileage

79,639

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 29,873 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.

✓ 29,873–79,639 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Ford Tourneo Customs sit.

⚠ Over 107,512 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Ford Tourneo Custom — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Ford Tourneo Customs are still on the road.

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

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

4.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.64

Avg failures per vehicle

3.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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