2021 LEVC Tx — MOT failures & pass rate
7,226 MOT tests on the 2021 LEVC Tx are in this dataset, and 96.6% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (7.4% fail rate), the 2021 Tx comes out 4.0pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (2.8%) and tyres (2.7%) 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 wipers — pins and bushes alone was recorded 171 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2021 Tx fails 1.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 4.8% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.3 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 13.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 1.5% of tests failed in 2022 against 4.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.8% | 201 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.7% | 197 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.8% | 130 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 93 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.1% | 80 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 66 |
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 | 171 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 154 |
| 3 | Wipers | 123 |
| 4 | Washers | 96 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 67 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 65 |
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 | 13.0% | 941 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.3% | 887 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.2% | 377 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 237 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.5% | 178 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 35 |
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 | 1,099 | 1.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,331 | 1.8% |
| 60-90k | 2,103 | 4.5% |
| 90-120k | 1,231 | 6.0% |
| 120-150k | 378 | 3.4% |
| 150k+ | 84 | 4.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,262 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 2,013 | 2.0% |
| 2024 | 1,995 | 5.2% |
| 2025 | 1,927 | 4.2% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Tx
On a 2021 Tx, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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.
- Tyres (2.7% 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.
- Suspension (1.8% 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 2021 LEVC Txs pass their MOT?
96.6% of the 7,226 2021 LEVC Tx MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 LEVC Tx?
Visibility, recorded in 2.8% of tests, followed by tyres (2.7%).
Does the 2021 Tx get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 1.5% in the 0-30k band to 4.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,226 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.