2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Business Ed T — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,011 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Business Ed T, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.1% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.5% in the 60-90k group versus 6.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 135 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.4% | 72 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 58 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.4% | 43 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 17 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 16 |
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 | 121 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 56 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 36 |
| 4 | Washers | 29 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 18 |
| 6 | Wipers | 18 |
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 | 22.6% | 679 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.0% | 482 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.0% | 241 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.7% | 51 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 44 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 39 |
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 | 1,720 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,180 | 11.3% |
| 60-90k | 103 | 15.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 128 | 12.5% |
| 2023 | 1,017 | 7.9% |
| 2024 | 918 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 947 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Grandland X Business Ed T
Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Business Ed T, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.5% 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.
- Brakes (2.4% 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 (1.9% 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 Grandland X Business Ed Ts pass their MOT?
91.1% of the 3,011 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Business Ed T MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Business Ed T?
Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by brakes (2.4%).
Does the 2020 Grandland X Business Ed T get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 15.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,011 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.