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2022 Ford Tourneo Custom: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2022 Ford Tourneo Customs, from 3,437 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

3,437MOT tests in 2025

76%pass first time (all 2022 cars: 89%)

11,100typical miles a year

2.7×the usual rate for brake pads

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2022 Ford Tourneo Customs than on all cars registered in 2022.

Brake pads2.7× usual

Ford Tourneo Custom
12.2% All 2022 cars
4.6%

Failed outright at MOT: 2.9%, against 0.8% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.
Wipers3.6× usual

Ford Tourneo Custom
9.6% All 2022 cars
2.7%

Failed outright at MOT: 7.2%, against 1.6% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.
Number plate lights8.2× usual

Ford Tourneo Custom
4.1% All 2022 cars
0.5%

Failed outright at MOT: 1.5%, against 0.2% of all 2022 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.
Brake discs1.8× usual

Ford Tourneo Custom
8.4% All 2022 cars
4.6%

Failed outright at MOT: 0.5%, against 0.2% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.
Anti-roll bar link bushesnull× usual

Ford Tourneo Custom
2.7% All 2022 cars
0%

Failed outright at MOT: 0.8%, against 0% of all 2022 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.

By area

The share of 2022 Ford Tourneo Custom MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

Tyres

20% 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.
Brakes

18% 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.
Lights and electrics

14% 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

14% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

4% 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.
Seats and seatbelts

3% of testsRough price £80–£250

At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

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Other years

Year	MOT tests	Most flagged
2021	2,591	Tyres 22%
2020	2,434	Tyres 22%
2019	1,905	Tyres 23%
2018	1,076	Brakes 27%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2022 Ford Tourneo Customs registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score