2020 LEVC Tx — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,420 MOT tests, the 2020 LEVC Tx recorded a 96.4% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 8.1% of the time, so this is 4.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.0%) and visibility (2.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and washers — tread depth alone was recorded 144 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 5.5% versus 1.5%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 12.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 1.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 4.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.0% | 224 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.8% | 204 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.7% | 125 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 119 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.4% | 107 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.7% | 52 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 144 |
| 2 | Wipers | 113 |
| 3 | Washers | 106 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 88 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 70 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 42 |
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 | 12.8% | 949 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.7% | 721 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.5% | 480 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.8% | 283 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.2% | 237 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 57 |
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 | 1,430 | 1.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,850 | 3.1% |
| 60-90k | 1,743 | 3.9% |
| 90-120k | 1,409 | 4.5% |
| 120-150k | 715 | 6.4% |
| 150k+ | 273 | 5.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 7,342 | 3.7% |
| Electric | 78 | 1.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,116 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 1,567 | 3.5% |
| 2023 | 1,615 | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 1,585 | 4.7% |
| 2025 | 1,537 | 4.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Tx
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.0% 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.
- Visibility (2.8% 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.
- Suspension (1.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 LEVC Txs pass their MOT?
96.4% of the 7,420 2020 LEVC Tx MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 LEVC Tx?
Tyres, recorded in 3.0% of tests, followed by visibility (2.8%).
Does the 2020 Tx get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 1.5% in the 0-30k band to 5.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,420 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.