2019 Ford Chausson — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Ford Chausson passed 95.4% of its 1,263 recorded MOT tests. That is 5.5 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 5.0% of all tests — 3.6 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, outline marker lamp and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 36 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 63 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.4% | 17 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.8% | 10 |
| 4 | Tyres | 0.5% | 7 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 4 |
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 | 36 |
| 2 | Outline marker lamp | 19 |
| 3 | Wipers | 13 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 9 |
| 5 | Individual direction indicators | 8 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 7 |
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 | 5.9% | 75 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.2% | 53 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 32 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.7% | 22 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.9% | 12 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 6 |
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 | 1,140 | 3.5% |
| 30-60k | 122 | 14.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 312 | 5.1% |
| 2023 | 323 | 4.3% |
| 2024 | 301 | 3.6% |
| 2025 | 316 | 5.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Chausson
On a 2019 Chausson, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (5.0% 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 (0.8% 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.
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 2019 Ford Chaussons pass their MOT?
95.4% of the 1,263 2019 Ford Chausson MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Chausson?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by visibility (1.4%).
Does the 2019 Chausson get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.5% in the 0-30k band to 14.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,263 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.