Ford Chausson MOT pass rate & common failures
4,368 MOT tests on the Ford Chausson (2004–2024) give it a 94.5% pass rate. That is 5.7 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 11.2%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 7.3% of all tests — 5.9 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, stop lamp and outline marker lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 166 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 4.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 23.4% once past 60-90k — 5.2× the risk.
The trend is worsening — 4.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 6.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Chausson model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 50 | 82.0% | 18.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 31 | 87.1% | 12.9% | Brakes |
| 2015 | 82 | 85.4% | 14.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 104 | 89.4% | 10.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 514 | 92.8% | 7.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2018 | 1,335 | 95.2% | 4.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2019 | 1,263 | 95.4% | 4.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 472 | 95.8% | 4.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 278 | 96.8% | 3.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2022 | 159 | 96.9% | 3.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.3% | 317 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.4% | 61 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.9% | 40 |
| 4 | Tyres | 0.9% | 37 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 21 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 18 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 11 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.2% | 10 |
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 | 166 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 85 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 67 |
| 4 | Wipers | 60 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 45 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 39 |
| 7 | Individual direction indicators | 30 |
| 8 | Side repeaters | 22 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.8% | 255 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.6% | 200 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.6% | 157 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 92 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 80 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.8% | 78 |
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 | 3,905 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 385 | 12.2% |
| 60-90k | 77 | 23.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 399 | 4.5% |
| 2022 | 752 | 5.1% |
| 2023 | 912 | 5.1% |
| 2024 | 1,048 | 5.3% |
| 2025 | 1,257 | 6.4% |
What to check before buying a Ford Chausson
- Lighting & signalling (7.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (0.9% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Chausson?
94.5% of the 4,368 Ford Chausson MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 5.5% fail rate, across model years 2004–2024.
What does the Ford Chausson most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.3% of tests, then visibility (1.4%).
How much does mileage affect Chausson MOT results?
Fail rates run at 4.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 23.4% for 60-90k, a 18.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,368 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.