Ford Tourneo Connect reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Ford Tourneo Connect is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 89 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 333 of 442, and 22.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is wipers (3.5% of tests).
Ranked 333 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 13,454 Ford Tourneo Connects aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 22.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Ford Tourneo Connect is 12% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 19.7% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
22.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
19.7%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
9,000
Typical age at test: 6 years
Ford Tourneo Connect MOT failure rate by age
Most common Ford Tourneo Connect MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7% of tests
- Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.4% of tests
What the Ford Tourneo Connect fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.7% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 5.9% | About average |
| Visibility | 5.1% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Brakes | 5.0% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.0% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Suspension | 2.3% | ▼ 46% less often |
| Body and structure | 1.6% | 1.1× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.5% | ▲ 3.0× as often |
| Steering | 0.4% | ▼ 57% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 18% less often |
What MPG does the Ford Tourneo Connect do?
Official economy for the Ford Tourneo Connect ranges from 40.9 to 61.4mpg across the 27 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2024). A typical petrol version manages 44.8mpg and a typical diesel 47.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Ford Tourneo Connect?
Any Ford Tourneo Connect first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Ford Tourneo Connect registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 to £325 a year.
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Official figures for 27 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2024.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
40.9–61.4 mpg
CO2
121–172 g/km
Power
84–120 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourneo Connect Model Year Post 2023 2.0 EcoBlue - 3.944 FDR90 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 121g | £200 | 30% |
| Tourneo Connect Model Year Post 2023 2.0 EcoBlue90 PS · A7 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 128g | £200 | 31% |
| Tourneo Connect Model Year Post 2023 2.0 EcoBlue - 4.235/3.273 FDR90 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 55.4 mpg | 133g | £200 | 32% |
| Tourneo Connect Model Year Post 2023 1.5 EcoBoost84 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 46.3 mpg | 138g | £200 | 33% |
| Tourneo Connect Model Year Post 2023 1.5 EcoBoost84 PS · A7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 44.8 mpg | 144g | £200 | 34% |
| Tourneo Connect Model Year Post 2021 1.5 EcoBlue100 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 52.3 mpg | 143g | £200 | 34% |
| Tourneo Connect Model Year Post 2021 1.5 EcoBlue100 PS · A8 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 48.7 mpg | 152g | £200 | 36% |
| Tourneo Connect Model Year Pre 2021 1.5 EcoBlue100 PS · A8 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 45.6 mpg | 163g | £200 | 37% |
| Tourneo Connect Model Year Pre 2021 1.5 EcoBlue120 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 144g | £200 | 37% |
| Tourneo Connect Model Year Post 2020.25 1.5 EcoBlue100 PS · A8 · listed 2020 | Diesel | 45.6 mpg | 163g | £200 | – |
| Tourneo Connect Model Year Pre 2020.25 1.5 EcoBlue100 PS · A8 · listed 2020 | Diesel | 45.6 mpg | 163g | £200 | – |
| Tourneo Connect Model Year Post 2020.25 1.5 EcoBlue120 PS · M6 · listed 2020 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 144g | £200 | – |
| Tourneo Connect Model Year Pre 2020.25 1.5 EcoBlue120 PS · M6 · listed 2020 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 144g | £200 | – |
| Tourneo Connect Model Year Pre 2020.25 1.0 EcoBoost100 PS · M6 · listed 2020 | Petrol | 40.9 mpg | 156g | £200 | – |
| Tourneo Connect Model Year Post 2019.75 1.5 EcoBlue100 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 27 versions.
What a Ford Tourneo Connect costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 44.8mpg…
- diesel, typical official 47.1mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Ford Tourneo Connect reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Ford Tourneo Connect is 12% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 89 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Ford Tourneo Connect?
The most common MOT fault is “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, found in 3.5% of tests. It fails on seat belts and airbags and exhaust and emissions more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Ford Tourneo Connect do?
Official economy for the Ford Tourneo Connect ranges from 40.9 to 61.4mpg across the 27 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2024). A typical petrol version manages 44.8mpg and a typical diesel 47.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Ford Tourneo Connect?
Any Ford Tourneo Connect first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Ford Tourneo Connect registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 to £325 a year.
›How many Ford Tourneo Connects fail their MOT?
22.4% of Ford Tourneo Connects aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 19.7% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Ford Tourneo Connect combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.