John Deere 855m (2020)

231 real MOT outcomes analysed

2020 John Deere 855m

CarHunch has 231 2020 John Deere 855m vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 2020 John Deere 855m doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other John Deere vehicles below.

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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

UK

This is not a car—it's a John Deere 855M, a compact tractor—so the MOT data here is fundamentally different from passenger vehicle reliability patterns and shouldn't be compared to the UK car average of 80%. The 0.4% first-time pass rate and near-zero failures and advisories suggest either that very few of these machines are being tested (the sample of 231 is small for agricultural equipment), or that the MOT testing regime for tractors differs radically from cars, making direct interpretation misleading.

The median mileage of 290 hours (not miles—tractors report in hours) is extremely low for a 2020 model, indicating these machines are barely used or recently acquired, which explains why there are virtually no recorded defects or dangerous issues across the cohort. If you're considering a 2020 John Deere 855M, focus on service history and actual operating hours rather than MOT pass rates; speak directly to a John Deere dealer about typical maintenance intervals and known issues specific to this compact tractor model.

MOT statistics not available

We have 231 2020 John Deere 855m vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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What tends to go wrong

Across 231 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 200%
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Suspension & steering 200%
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play · Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn · Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Brake wear 100%
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated · Parking brake efficiency below requirements · Offside 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 2020.

Before you buy a 2020 John Deere 855m

Based on MOT data from 231 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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 ClickMechanic
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