2020 Ford Chausson — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 472 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Chausson, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 95.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
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 | Other defects | 0.4% | 2 |
| 5 | Tyres | 0.4% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 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 | Stop lamp | 4 |
| 5 | Side repeaters | 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
Before buying a 2020 Ford Chausson, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 7.4% of tests for this year.
- 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 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.