Ford Chausson (2018)
2018 Ford Chausson
CarHunch analysed 259 real MOT records for the 2018 Ford Chausson. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Ford Chausson is a genuinely reliable performer, passing its MOT on first attempt 91.2% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%. With only 3.5% of vehicles ever showing a dangerous defect, it's a safe choice for buyers concerned about structural or brake failures.
These vehicles are running relatively light at just under 15,000 miles on average, so you're looking at a low-mileage cohort with reasonable wear expectations. The average car picks up 0.59 failures and 1.9 advisories per test, suggesting minor issues that don't typically escalate into serious problems—if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on routine wear items like brakes and fluids will give you confidence.
What to check before buying a 2018 Ford Chausson
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Ford Chausson vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Ford Chausson vehicles fall between 9,941 and 18,373 miles.
2018 Ford Chausson — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 250 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Ford Chausson
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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13.2%
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12.2%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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10.6%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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9.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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7.9%
Offside Headlamp aim too high
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7.6%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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6.6%
Nearside Headlamp aim too high
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5.6%
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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