Ford Tourneo Custom reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Ford Tourneo Custom is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 81 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 386 of 442, and 21.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is wipers (4.8% of tests).
Ranked 386 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 7,370 Ford Tourneo Customs aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 21.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Ford Tourneo Custom is 23% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 22.9% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
21.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
22.9%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
15,100
Typical age at test: 4 years
Ford Tourneo Custom MOT failure rate by age
Most common Ford Tourneo Custom MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5% of tests
- Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.5% of tests
What the Ford Tourneo Custom fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 7.0% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Visibility | 6.6% | ▲ 1.8× as often |
| Tyres | 5.5% | About average |
| Brakes | 4.0% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Body and structure | 2.4% | ▲ 3.2× as often |
| Suspension | 2.2% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.4% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.8% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Steering | 0.3% | ▼ 30% less often |
What MPG does the Ford Tourneo Custom do?
Official economy for the Ford Tourneo Custom ranges from 35.8 to 51.4mpg across the 105 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2013–2024). A typical diesel version manages 44.8mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Ford Tourneo Custom?
Any Ford Tourneo Custom first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Ford Tourneo Custom registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 to £360 a year.
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Official figures for 105 versions sold in the UK between 2013 and 2024.
Fuel types
Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Official economy
35.8–51.4 mpg
CO2
66–207 g/km
Power
77–185 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourneo Custom Model Year Pre 2022.50 2.0 EcoBlue77 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 48.7 mpg | 153g | £200 | 36% |
| Tourneo Custom Model Year Post 2022.50 2.0 EcoBlue (mHEV)77 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 40.4 mpg | 183g | £200 | 37% |
| Tourneo Custom Model Year Post 2022.50 2.0 EcoBlue77 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 39.2 mpg | 189g | £200 | 37% |
| Tourneo Custom Model Year Pre 2022.50 2.0 EcoBlue (mHEV)96 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 145g | £200 | 35% |
| Tourneo Custom Model Year Pre 2022.50 2.0 EcoBlue96 PS · A6 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 44.8 mpg | 164g | £200 | 37% |
| Tourneo Custom Model Year Post 2022.50 2.0 EcoBlue96 PS · A6 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 35.8 mpg | 207g | £200 | 37% |
| Tourneo Custom Model Year Pre 2022.50 2.0 EcoBlue - 4.43 FDR - (mHEV)136 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 145g | £200 | 35% |
| Tourneo Custom Model Year Pre 2022.50 2.0 EcoBlue - 4.19 FDR136 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 146g | £200 | 35% |
| Tourneo Custom Model Year Pre 2022.50 2.0 EcoBlue - 4.19 FDR - (mHEV)136 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 147g | £200 | 35% |
| Tourneo Custom Model Year Pre 2022.50 2.0 EcoBlue - 4.43 FDR136 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 48.7 mpg | 153g | £200 | 36% |
| Tourneo Custom Model Year Pre 2022.50 1.0 EcoBoost (PHEV)88 PS · A1 · listed 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 74.3 mpg | 86g | £200 | 23% |
| Tourneo Custom Model Year Post 2022.50 1.0 EcoBoost (PHEV)88 PS · A1 · listed 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 74.3 mpg | 86g | £200 | 23% |
| Tourneo Custom Model Year Post 2021 2.0 EcoBlue105 PS · M6 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 48.7 mpg | 153g | £200 | – |
| Tourneo Custom Model Year Pre 2021 2.0 EcoBlue108 PS · M6 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 39.2 mpg | 188g | £200 | – |
| Tourneo Custom Model Year Post 2021 2.0 EcoBlue130 PS · A6 · listed 2021 | Diesel | 44.8 mpg | 164g | £200 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official 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 105 versions.
What a Ford Tourneo Custom costs to fuel
- diesel, typical official 44.8mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Ford Tourneo Custom reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Ford Tourneo Custom is 23% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 81 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Ford Tourneo Custom?
The most common MOT fault is “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, found in 4.8% of tests. It fails on body and structure and visibility more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Ford Tourneo Custom do?
Official economy for the Ford Tourneo Custom ranges from 35.8 to 51.4mpg across the 105 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2013–2024). A typical diesel version manages 44.8mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Ford Tourneo Custom?
Any Ford Tourneo Custom first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Ford Tourneo Custom registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 to £360 a year.
›How many Ford Tourneo Customs fail their MOT?
21.4% of Ford Tourneo Customs aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 22.9% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Ford Tourneo Custom 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.