2017 Ford Tourneo Connect 1.5L Diesel · SC51 TAM
2017 Ford Tourneo Connect (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 80,543 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD TOURNEO CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC51 TAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 80,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC51 TAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Ford Tourneo Connect (SC51 TAM) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SC51 TAM Mileage History
- 29/08/202258,405 mi
- 15/09/202366,695 mi+8,290 mi
- 19/09/202474,773 mi+8,078 mi
- 20/09/202474,773 mi
- 18/09/202580,543 mi+5,770 mi
Average of roughly 7,245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Tourneo Connect (C515)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: FORD TOURNEO CONNECT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Sliding Door Mechanism and Latch Faults(Moderate)
The sliding rear doors can jam, fail to lock properly, or trigger dashboard warnings. Worn rollers, faulty latches and damaged wiring in the door channels are common, especially on family-used examples.
- Electrical Gremlins and Battery Drain(Moderate)
General electrical issues include battery drain, infotainment glitches, heated windscreen segment failures and door-module faults. The car can go flat if left unused for more than a few days.
- PowerShift Gearbox Judder (Automatic Models)(Serious)
The dry-clutch 6DCT250 PowerShift automatic suffers the same judder, hesitation and mechatronic failure issues as other Ford models. Urban stop-start use accelerates wear.
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- Sliding Door Mechanism and Latch FaultsModerate
The sliding rear doors can jam, fail to lock properly, or trigger dashboard warnings. Worn rollers, faulty latches and damaged wiring in the door channels are common, especially on family-used examples.
- Electrical Gremlins and Battery DrainModerate
General electrical issues include battery drain, infotainment glitches, heated windscreen segment failures and door-module faults. The car can go flat if left unused for more than a few days.
- PowerShift Gearbox Judder (Automatic Models)Serious
The dry-clutch 6DCT250 PowerShift automatic suffers the same judder, hesitation and mechatronic failure issues as other Ford models. Urban stop-start use accelerates wear.
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