Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Ford Chausson?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Ford Chausson?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Ford Chausson?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Ford Chausson reliable?

Based on MOT data from 259 vehicles, the 2018 Ford Chausson has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Ford Chausson?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Ford Chausson are: COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (13.2% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (12.2% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (10.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Ford Chausson?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Chausson (2018)

259 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.2% first-time pass rate

2018 Ford Chausson

CarHunch analysed 259 real MOT records for the 2018 Ford Chausson. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2018 Ford Chausson — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

91.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.59

Over 5.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 10k–18k

For context

These stats describe 259 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 259 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 13.2%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Oil leak, but not excessive

Tyre wear 12.2%

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 7.9%

Offside Headlamp aim too high · Nearside Headlamp aim too high · Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Brake wear 4%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Ford Chausson

Based on MOT data from 259 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,202 Ford Chausson vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 74.4%

894

Bronze 11.5%

138

Grey 9.4%

113

Silver 2.9%

Brown 1.1%

Gold 0.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Ford Chausson vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

13,966

typical

9,941

low mileage

18,373

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Ford Chausson vehicles fall between 9,941 and 18,373 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,941 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 9,941–18,373 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Ford Chaussons sit.

⚠ Over 24,803 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Ford Chausson — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Ford Chaussons are 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

5.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.59

Avg failures per vehicle

1.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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