2021 Levc Tx MOT pass rate: 95.2% (3,663 tests)
Is the 2021 Tx getting worse?
Pass rate of 2021-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94.7% +4.0 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 95.7% +5.5 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2021 Tx
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 134 | 41.6% |
| 2 | Tyres | 71 | 22.0% |
| 3 | Brakes | 34 | 10.6% |
| 4 | Visibility | 31 | 9.6% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 30 | 9.3% |
| 6 | Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7 | 2.2% |
All Tx years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,875 | 93.1% | +4.7 pts | 108,714 |
| 2020 | 4,443 | 95.6% | +5.6 pts | 90,673 |
| 2021 (this page) | 3,663 | 95.2% | +4.7 pts | 84,402 |
| 2022 | 2,898 | 95.1% | +3.8 pts | 73,708 |
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FAQs
Is a 2021 Levc Tx reliable?
2021-registered examples passed 95.2% of their MOT tests (3,663 tests, 2023–2025), +4.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 5 years old with a median 84,402 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2021 Tx?
The median tested example shows 84,402 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.