Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom reliable?

Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.9%, 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?

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 (2021)

103 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.9% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Tourneo Custom

CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2021 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 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom passes its MOT on the first attempt 85.9% of the time, which is a solid 5.9 percentage points above the UK average—suggesting good baseline reliability for this generation. Dangerous defects have occurred in 14.6% of vehicles tested, which is within acceptable range and shouldn't be a major buyer concern.

At 35,968 miles median and 41,539 miles average for a three-year-old vehicle, these Tourneo Customs are running at typical mileage. The average of 0.56 failures and 2.2 advisories per MOT indicates they're relatively trouble-free in service, though you should budget for routine maintenance items flagged on advisories—if you're shopping for one, request the full MOT history to see whether issues are recurring or one-off.

We have limited data for the 2021 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

85.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

14.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.56

Over 3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

36k

Middle half: 19k–53k

For context

These stats describe 103 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 103 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14.6% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	101	85.8%	0.56

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 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.

35,968

typical

18,849

low mileage

53,487

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Tourneo Custom vehicles fall between 18,849 and 53,487 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,849 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.

✓ 18,849–53,487 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Tourneo Customs sit.

⚠ Over 72,207 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 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Ford Tourneo Customs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 98 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

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.56

Avg failures per vehicle

2.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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