Maxus E Deliver 3 MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 4 model years and 3,096 tests, the Maxus E Deliver 3 passes its MOT 81.5% of the time. That is 9.9 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.5%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 12.9% of all tests — 6.0 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and stop lamp — wipers alone was recorded 198 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 12.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 33.2% once past 60-90k — 2.6× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 16.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 13.5% of tests failed in 2023 against 18.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every E Deliver 3 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 138 | 84.8% | 15.2% | Visibility |
| 2021 | 2,010 | 80.6% | 19.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2022 | 911 | 83.1% | 16.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2023 | 37 | 81.1% | 18.9% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.9% | 399 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.9% | 213 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.5% | 200 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.1% | 158 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.8% | 150 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.6% | 111 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 38 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 198 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 183 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 149 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 130 |
| 5 | Washers | 95 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 88 |
| 7 | Rbt (sp) | 82 |
| 8 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 74 |
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 | 16.9% | 522 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.7% | 301 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 196 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 163 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.6% | 143 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 3.8% | 116 |
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 | 1,632 | 12.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,227 | 23.5% |
| 60-90k | 199 | 33.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 | 13.5% |
| 2024 | 1,039 | 18.6% |
| 2025 | 2,005 | 18.6% |
What to check before buying a Maxus E Deliver 3
- Lighting & signalling (12.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.9% 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.
- Tyres (6.5% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Maxus E Deliver 3?
81.5% of the 3,096 Maxus E Deliver 3 MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 18.5% fail rate, across model years 2020–2023.
What does the Maxus E Deliver 3 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.9% of tests, then visibility (6.9%).
How much does mileage affect E Deliver 3 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 12.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 33.2% for 60-90k, a 20.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,096 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.