2017 Aixam Crossline — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2017 Aixam Crossline passed 77.0% of its 356 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 12.6% of the time, so this is 10.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (11.2%) and lighting & signalling (9.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, ball joint and service brake imbalance — service brake performance alone was recorded 34 times.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 31.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 20.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 11.2% | 40 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 9.3% | 33 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.7% | 31 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.9% | 14 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.4% | 12 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.3% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 34 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 21 |
| 3 | Service brake imbalance | 19 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 5 | Wheel bearings | 14 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 13 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 31.2% | 111 |
| 2 | Suspension | 15.4% | 55 |
| 3 | Tyres | 9.8% | 35 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.6% | 20 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.3% | 19 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 12 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 311 | 23.5% |
| 30-60k | 42 | 21.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 194 | 17.5% |
| Diesel | 162 | 29.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72 | 20.8% |
| 2022 | 75 | 26.7% |
| 2023 | 77 | 24.7% |
| 2024 | 62 | 16.1% |
| 2025 | 70 | 25.7% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Crossline
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 11.2% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (11.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (9.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (8.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2017 Aixam Crosslines pass their MOT?
77.0% of the 356 2017 Aixam Crossline MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Aixam Crossline?
Brakes, recorded in 11.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (9.3%).
Does the 2017 Crossline get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.5% in the 0-30k band to 21.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 356 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.