2020 Ford Chausson — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 472 MOT tests, the 2020 Ford Chausson recorded a 95.8% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (9.4% fail rate), the 2020 Chausson comes out 5.1pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 7.4% of all tests — 6.6 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 27 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 35 |
| 2 | Visibility | 0.9% | 4 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.6% | 3 |
| 4 | Tyres | 0.4% | 2 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.4% | 2 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 27 |
| 2 | Outline marker lamp | 7 |
| 3 | Wipers | 5 |
| 4 | Side repeaters | 4 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 4 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.0% | 14 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 12 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.7% | 8 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.3% | 6 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.6% | 3 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 466 | 4.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 154 | 5.2% |
| 2024 | 156 | 3.9% |
| 2025 | 159 | 3.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Chausson
On a 2020 Chausson, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (7.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.9% 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 (0.6% 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 2020 Ford Chaussons pass their MOT?
95.8% of the 472 2020 Ford Chausson MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Chausson?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.4% of tests, followed by visibility (0.9%).
Methodology & source. Based on 472 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.