2007 Chrysler Crossfire — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,375 MOT tests, the 2007 Chrysler Crossfire recorded an 81.7% pass rate. That is 8.6 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 13.7% of all tests — 8.1 points clear of tyres, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, headlamp and individual direction indicators — headlamp aim alone was recorded 97 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 26.7% versus 6.0%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 23.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.7% | 188 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.6% | 77 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.3% | 73 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.2% | 58 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.4% | 47 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 27 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 97 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 67 |
| 3 | Individual direction indicators | 50 |
| 4 | Wipers | 45 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 45 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 41 |
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 | 23.3% | 320 |
| 2 | Tyres | 21.4% | 295 |
| 3 | Suspension | 16.3% | 224 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 14.5% | 200 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 14.3% | 197 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.8% | 80 |
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 | 117 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 490 | 16.7% |
| 60-90k | 523 | 21.6% |
| 90-120k | 190 | 18.9% |
| 120-150k | 45 | 26.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 294 | 17.3% |
| 2022 | 288 | 16.3% |
| 2023 | 282 | 19.5% |
| 2024 | 262 | 20.2% |
| 2025 | 249 | 18.5% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Crossfire
On a 2007 Crossfire, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (13.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (5.3% 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.
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 2007 Chrysler Crossfires pass their MOT?
81.7% of the 1,375 2007 Chrysler Crossfire MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Chrysler Crossfire?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.7% of tests, followed by tyres (5.6%).
Does the 2007 Crossfire get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.0% in the 0-30k band to 26.7% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,375 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.