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2015 Ford Tourneo: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2015 Ford Tourneos, from 2,278 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

2,278MOT tests in 2025

68%pass first time (all 2015 cars: 72%)

12,800typical miles a year

9.2×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2015 Ford Tourneos than on all cars registered in 2015.

Rigid brake pipes9.2× usual

Ford Tourneo
22.9% All 2015 cars
2.5%

Failed outright at MOT: 3.3%, against 0.3% of all 2015 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

At 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.
Suspension arm bushes and joints2.7× usual

Ford Tourneo
19.2% All 2015 cars
7.1%

Failed outright at MOT: 3.2%, against 1.4% of all 2015 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
Drive shaft (CV) joints6.1× usual

Ford Tourneo
12.9% All 2015 cars
2.1%

Failed outright at MOT: 7.9%, against 1.2% of all 2015 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £60–£350 our estimate

At the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.
Engine oil leaks2.6× usual

Ford Tourneo
8.9% All 2015 cars
3.4%

Failed outright at MOT: 0.2%, against 0.1% of all 2015 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £80–£600 our estimate

At 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 emissions9.8× usual

Ford Tourneo
3.9% All 2015 cars
0.4%

Failed outright at MOT: 3.8%, against 0.3% of all 2015 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £175–£900 (catalytic converter) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Look for smoke when revving the warm engine and for engine or DPF warning lights.

Better than most

Shock absorbers: 1.2% here, against 5.2% of all 2015 cars.

By area

The share of 2015 Ford Tourneo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

Brakes

42% 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.
Suspension

31% 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.
Lights and electrics

24% of testsRough price £10–£80

At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
Tyres

22% 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.
Driveshafts and joints

13% of testsRough price £60–£350

At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
Oil and fluid leaks

10% 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.

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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%
2014	1,524	Brakes 43%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2015 Ford Tourneos registered in 2015. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score