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2018 Ford Tourneo: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2018 Ford Tourneos, from 2,577 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

2,577MOT tests in 2025
76%pass first time (all 2018 cars: 81%)
11,900typical miles a year
13.5×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2018 Ford Tourneos than on all cars registered in 2018.

  • Rigid brake pipes13.5× usual
    Ford Tourneo
    10.8% All 2018 cars
    0.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.7%, against 0.1% of all 2018 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 joints3× usual
    Ford Tourneo
    9.5% All 2018 cars
    3.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.2%, against 0.5% of all 2018 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) joints5.8× usual
    Ford Tourneo
    6.4% All 2018 cars
    1.1%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.1%, against 0.6% of all 2018 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.

  • Anti-roll bar link bushes25× usual
    Ford Tourneo
    5% All 2018 cars
    0.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.4%, against 0% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£280 (pair of drop links) Checkatrade

    At the viewing: Drive slowly over bumps and listen for a knock or rattle from the front. Worn anti-roll bar links are a cheap fix.

  • Number plate lights3× usual
    Ford Tourneo
    5.4% All 2018 cars
    1.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.6%, against 0.6% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £5–£40 our estimate

    At the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.

By area

The share of 2018 Ford Tourneo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    28% 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.

  • Tyres
    24% 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.

  • Suspension
    19% 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
    17% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    10% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Driveshafts and joints
    6% 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

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20192,346Tyres 25%
20172,905Suspension 33%
20161,501Suspension 33%
20152,278Brakes 42%
20141,524Brakes 43%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2018 Ford Tourneos registered in 2018. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score