2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Business Ed T — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,319 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Business Ed T, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.3% in the 60-90k group versus 6.8% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

1,319

MOT tests analysed

8.2%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Business Ed T
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.3%	56
2	Brakes	3.4%	45
3	Lighting & signalling	1.8%	24
4	Visibility	1.6%	21
5	Body, structure & corrosion	0.8%	11
6	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	5

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Business Ed T
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	30
2	Brake discs	24
3	Headlamp aim	22
4	Washers	20
5	Tread depth	14
6	Service brake performance	8

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Business Ed T
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	20.5%	271
2	Brakes	20.2%	267
3	Other defects	7.3%	96
4	Body, structure & corrosion	2.7%	36
5	Emissions & environmental	2.6%	35
6	Suspension	1.8%	24

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Crossland X Business Ed T
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	630	6.8%
30-60k	614	8.8%
60-90k	72	15.3%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Crossland X Business Ed T
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	452	9.1%
2024	426	7.0%
2025	430	8.6%

What to check before buying a 2020 Crossland X Business Ed T

Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Business Ed T, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.3% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.3% 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 (3.4% 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 (1.8% 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 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Business Ed Ts pass their MOT?

91.8% of the 1,319 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Business Ed T MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.2% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Business Ed T?

Tyres, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by brakes (3.4%).

Does the 2020 Crossland X Business Ed T get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 15.3% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,319 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.