2015 DFSK Loadhopper — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 DFSK Loadhopper passed 75.8% of its 641 recorded MOT tests. That is 8.1 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 16.1%. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (12.8%) and lighting & signalling (11.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, wipers and service brake performance — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 44 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 18.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 38.8% once past 60-90k — 2.1× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 33.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 24.3% in 2021 to 20.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 12.8% | 82 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 11.7% | 75 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 8.3% | 53 |
| 4 | Suspension | 8.1% | 52 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.5% | 48 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.2% | 46 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 44 |
| 2 | Wipers | 40 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 38 |
| 4 | Washers | 29 |
| 5 | Flexible brake hoses | 28 |
| 6 | Steering rack | 27 |
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 | 33.5% | 215 |
| 2 | Suspension | 23.9% | 153 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.1% | 116 |
| 4 | Other defects | 14.5% | 93 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.6% | 55 |
| 6 | Steering | 6.9% | 44 |
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 | 305 | 18.7% |
| 30-60k | 248 | 27.8% |
| 60-90k | 67 | 38.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 144 | 24.3% |
| 2022 | 144 | 27.1% |
| 2023 | 128 | 21.9% |
| 2024 | 121 | 26.5% |
| 2025 | 104 | 20.2% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Loadhopper
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 12.8% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (12.8% 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 (11.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (8.3% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2015 DFSK Loadhoppers pass their MOT?
75.8% of the 641 2015 DFSK Loadhopper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 DFSK Loadhopper?
Brakes, recorded in 12.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (11.7%).
Does the 2015 Loadhopper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.7% in the 0-30k band to 38.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 641 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.