2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,195 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.7% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 317 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.1% | 297 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 96 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.2% | 84 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 69 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 33 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 191 |
| 2 | Brake discs | 166 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 99 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 89 |
| 5 | Washers | 69 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 54 |
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 | 24.3% | 1,751 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.4% | 1,683 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.7% | 485 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.8% | 273 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 190 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.6% | 114 |
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 | 3,874 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 3,073 | 11.6% |
| 60-90k | 243 | 8.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 89 | 7.9% |
| 2023 | 2,394 | 9.5% |
| 2024 | 2,332 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 2,379 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Crossland X Griffin Turbo
Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin Turbo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.4% 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 (4.1% 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 (1.3% 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 Griffin Turbos pass their MOT?
90.7% of the 7,195 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin Turbo?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by brakes (4.1%).
Does the 2020 Crossland X Griffin Turbo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 8.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,195 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.