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LEVC TX4 reliability

C · Average

MOT pass rates and common problems from 133,857 MOT tests of cars first registered 2006–2017.

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LEVC TX4
62.6%pass first time
−0.9 ptsvs typical car
Beats 46%of cars
133,857MOT tests

Verdict

The LEVC TX4 passes its MOT first time on 62.6% of tests, 0.9 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (63.5%). That puts it ahead of 46% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2007 TX4 does best (beats 70% of cars) and the 2014 worst (beats 19%).

Of its engines, the 2.5 Diesel does best (beats 49%) and the 2.8 Diesel worst (beats 27%).

Better than average on tyres.

Watch these weak spots

Suspension1.4×as often as a typical car
Emissions & leaks1.3×as often as a typical car
Suspension arm bushes3.5×as often as a typical car
Suspension ball joints1.8×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

50%60%70%80%34567891011121314151671%64%62%63%61%62%60%
LEVC TX4Typical car, same age & mileage

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.

2006
Beats 70%
2007
Beats 70%
2008
Beats 66%
2009
Beats 64%
2010
Beats 58%
2011
Beats 45%
2012
Beats 50%
2013
Beats 33%
2014
Beats 19%
2015
Beats 29%
2016
Beats 26%
2017
Beats 22%

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.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.5 Diesel2006–2015112,07861.3%Beats 49%C
2.8 Diesel2015–201721,77969.2%Beats 27%D

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.

Exhaust: 6.7% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 5.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 18.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 12.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 17.8% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 18.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 5.0% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 11.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 9.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 17.8% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 18.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+0.4 ptsTyres: 5.0% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+2.7 ptsBrakes: 11.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 9.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−1.6 ptsSuspension: 18.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 12.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−5.6 ptsExhaust: 6.7% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 5.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−1.5 ptsSuspension: 18.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 12.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 11.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 9.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 5.0% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 17.8% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 18.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 6.7% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 5.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 17.8% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 18.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+0.4 ptsTyres: 5.0% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+2.7 ptsBrakes: 11.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 9.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−1.6 ptsSuspension: 18.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 12.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−5.6 ptsExhaust: 6.7% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 5.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−1.5 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Suspension: 18.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 12.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Suspension
18.2% vs 12.7%
Lights & electrics
17.8% vs 18.1%
Brakes
11.5% vs 9.9%
Emissions & leaks
6.7% vs 5.1%
Steering
6.1% vs 3.1%
Visibility
5.6% vs 5.8%
Tyres
5.0% vs 7.7%
Body & structure
4.0% vs 4.6%
Seat belts & airbags
1.4% vs 1.7%
Wheels
0.5% vs 0.7%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Suspension arm bushes 3.5× typical
    Listen for knocks over speed bumps and feel for wandering or vague steering.
  • Handbrake performance 1.6× typical
    Check the handbrake holds the car firmly on a slope.
  • Shock absorbers 1.8× typical
    Push down hard on each corner: it should rebound once and settle. Look for oily dampers.
  • Track rod ends 1.6× typical
    Feel for play or knocking in the steering and check for wear on the inner edges of the front tyres.
  • Engine warning light 1.8× typical
    The engine warning light should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, get the fault codes read before you buy.
  • Headlight aim
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

60%65%70%75%80%85%40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k73%71%69%67%65%64%
LEVC TX4Typical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Suspension arm bushes6.7%1.9%3.5×
Headlight aim4.9%4.5%1.1×
Handbrake performance4.5%2.7%1.6×
Suspension ball joints4.1%2.2%1.8×
Sidelights3.6%4.8%0.7×
Track rod ends3.2%2.1%1.6×
Number plate lights3.2%3.4%0.9×
Tyre tread depth3.1%3.7%0.8×
Headlight bulbs & units3.0%3.1%1.0×
Windscreen washers3.0%2.7%1.1×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn111.1
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements49.0
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction39.6
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement35.0
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements30.7
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen30.4
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning27.7
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play25.8
Check another car

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.

2017 LEVC TX41 engine69.9% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.8 Diesel7,16569.9%Beats 22%D
2016 LEVC TX41 engine68.7% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.8 Diesel12,29168.7%Beats 26%D
2015 LEVC TX42 engines66.6% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.5 Diesel15,46966.0%Beats 27%D
2.8 Diesel2,32370.3%Beats 46%C
2014 LEVC TX41 engine60.9% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.5 Diesel18,59860.9%Beats 19%E
2013 LEVC TX41 engine61.4% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.5 Diesel9,41161.4%Beats 33%D
2012 LEVC TX41 engine62.2% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.5 Diesel9,97162.2%Beats 50%C
2011 LEVC TX41 engine59.2% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.5 Diesel13,23559.2%Beats 45%C
2010 LEVC TX41 engine60.2% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.5 Diesel12,54660.2%Beats 58%C
2009 LEVC TX41 engine60.8% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.5 Diesel10,33060.8%Beats 64%B
2008 LEVC TX41 engine59.7% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.5 Diesel8,62559.7%Beats 66%B
2007 LEVC TX41 engine60.3% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.5 Diesel12,14660.3%Beats 70%B
2006 LEVC TX41 engine59.6% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.5 Diesel1,74759.6%Beats 70%B

FAQ

What is the LEVC TX4 MOT pass rate?

62.6% of MOT tests on the LEVC TX4 were passed first time, based on 133,857 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2006–2017. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 63.5% of the time.

Is the LEVC TX4 reliable?

On MOT results it rates C (average): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 46% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which LEVC TX4 year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2007 TX4 does best for its age and mileage: it beats 70% of cars on UK roads. The 2014 does worst: it beats 19%.

Which LEVC TX4 engine is best?

Across all years, the 2.5 Diesel does best: it beats 49% of cars on UK roads. The 2.8 Diesel does worst: it beats 27%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the LEVC TX4?

The most common failure items are suspension arm bushes, headlight aim, handbrake performance. Compared with similar cars, suspension arm bushes comes up 3.5× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.