Verdict
The LEVC TX II passes its MOT first time on 60.2% of tests, 8.4 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (51.8%). That puts it ahead of 76% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
By year of first registration, the 2003 TX II does best (beats 80% of cars) and the 2006 worst (beats 72%).
Better than average on lights & electrics, body & structure, tyres.
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 Diesel | 60.2% | Beats 76% | B |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Track rod ends 1.5× typical
Feel for play or knocking in the steering and check for wear on the inner edges of the front tyres. - Engine oil leaks 2.6× typical
Look under the car and around the engine for fresh oil. - Suspension arm bushes 1.5× typical
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and feel for wandering or vague steering. - Handbrake performance
Check the handbrake holds the car firmly on a slope. - Headlight aim
Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left. - Brake lights
Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handbrake performance | 7.4% | 5.7% | 1.3× |
| Headlight aim | 5.5% | 6.7% | 0.8× |
| Track rod ends | 5.3% | 3.4% | 1.5× |
| Suspension arm bushes | 4.6% | 3.0% | 1.5× |
| Brake lights | 4.0% | 4.4% | 0.9× |
| Suspension ball joints | 3.8% | 3.6% | 1.1× |
| Sidelights | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.6× |
| Tyre tread depth | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.8× |
| Windscreen washers | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.0× |
| Prescribed areas | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.2× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 93.9 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 55.4 |
| Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 51.1 |
| A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 45.7 |
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 34.9 |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 32.4 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 30.2 |
| Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users | 29.5 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2006 LEVC TX II1 engine60.0% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 Diesel | 60.0% | Beats 72% | B |
2005 LEVC TX II1 engine60.8% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 Diesel | 60.8% | Beats 77% | B |
2004 LEVC TX II1 engine60.0% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 Diesel | 60.0% | Beats 77% | B |
2003 LEVC TX II1 engine60.6% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 Diesel | 60.6% | Beats 80% | B |
2002 LEVC TX II1 engine57.1% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 Diesel | 57.1% | Beats 72% | B |
FAQ
What is the LEVC TX II MOT pass rate?
60.2% of MOT tests on the LEVC TX II were passed first time, based on 25,933 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2002–2006. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 51.8% of the time.
Is the LEVC TX II reliable?
On MOT results it rates B (good): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 76% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
Which LEVC TX II year is best?
Among years with enough data, the 2003 TX II does best for its age and mileage: it beats 80% of cars on UK roads. The 2006 does worst: it beats 72%.
What are the most common MOT failures on the LEVC TX II?
The most common failure items are handbrake performance, headlight aim, track rod ends. Compared with similar cars, track rod ends comes up 1.5× as often.