2014 Ford Tourneo: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2014 Ford Tourneos, from 1,524 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2014 Ford Tourneos than on all cars registered in 2014.
- Rigid brake pipes6.5× usualFord Tourneo23.5% All 2014 cars3.6%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.2%, against 0.5% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
- Drive shaft (CV) joints4.5× usualFord Tourneo12.2% All 2014 cars2.7%
Failed outright at MOT: 6.2%, against 1.5% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.
- Suspension arm bushes and joints2.2× usualFord Tourneo17.9% All 2014 cars8.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.3%, against 1.7% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
- Engine oil leaks2.6× usualFord Tourneo10.8% All 2014 cars4.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 0.2%, against 0.1% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £80–£600 our estimateAt the viewing: Look under the engine and where the car is usually parked for fresh oil. Ask whether the leak has been looked at.
- Diesel smoke emissions7× usualFord Tourneo3.5% All 2014 cars0.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.3%, against 0.5% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £175–£900 (catalytic converter) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Look for smoke when revving the warm engine and for engine or DPF warning lights.
Coil springs: 2% here, against 6.8% of all 2014 cars. Shock absorbers: 2.8% here, against 5.7% of all 2014 cars.
By area
The share of 2014 Ford Tourneo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes43% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Suspension34% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Tyres27% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics22% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Oil and fluid leaks12% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Driveshafts and joints12% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,346 | Tyres 25% |
| 2018 | 2,577 | Brakes 28% |
| 2017 | 2,905 | Suspension 33% |
| 2016 | 1,501 | Suspension 33% |
| 2015 | 2,278 | Brakes 42% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2014 Ford Tourneos registered in 2014. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score