2018 LEVC Tx — MOT failures & pass rate
266 MOT tests on the 2018 LEVC Tx are in this dataset, and 95.5% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (11.4% fail rate), the 2018 Tx comes out 6.9pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.8%) and brakes (3.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, tread depth and headlamp aim — pins and bushes alone was recorded 9 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 6.6% versus 2.0%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 13.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 0.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 8.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.8% | 10 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.0% | 8 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 8 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 8 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.6% | 7 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.1% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 9 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 4 | Pedal | 5 |
| 5 | Washers | 4 |
| 6 | Wipers | 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 | Tyres | 13.9% | 37 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.0% | 24 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.1% | 19 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.8% | 10 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 1 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 51 | 2.0% |
| 60-90k | 50 | 8.0% |
| 90-120k | 42 | 2.4% |
| 120-150k | 38 | 2.6% |
| 150k+ | 61 | 6.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 49 | 4.1% |
| 2023 | 52 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 56 | 3.6% |
| 2025 | 70 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Tx
On a 2018 Tx, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (3.0% 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 (3.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2018 LEVC Txs pass their MOT?
95.5% of the 266 2018 LEVC Tx MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 LEVC Tx?
Tyres, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by brakes (3.0%).
Does the 2018 Tx get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.0% in the 30-60k band to 6.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 266 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.