Common problems by part
LEVC TX steering problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 10,751 MOT tests · Updated
At 3 years, 0.7 in 100 MOT tests of the LEVC TX failed on steering, against 0.1 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 10,751 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 78 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 5 ages from 3 to 7 years, 35,503 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Steering track rod end: ball joint play, 0.2 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.7 fails per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.1 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 3 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A steering fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
LEVC TX steering fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10,751 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 9,675 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 7,393 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| 6 | 5,662 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| 7 | 2,022 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
All first-use years of the LEVC TX pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the steering at 3 years
Fails
- Steering track rod end: ball joint play: 0.2 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.0. Replace track rod end: estimated £54–£128 (0.5–1 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £15–£50) Track rod end ball joint has excessive play MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s): 0.7 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MOT advisory
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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How to check on a test drive
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Play in steering rack inner joint(s).
Check one LEVC TX, not the average
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Other LEVC TX problems
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- LEVC TX body and structure problems
- LEVC TX exhaust, emissions and leaks problems
- LEVC TX seat belts and airbags problems
- LEVC TX windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems
- LEVC TX tyres problems
- LEVC TX road wheels problems
Steering on rival models
- Fiat Ducato steering problems: 0.2 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.7 for the LEVC TX (6,973 MOT tests)
- Peugeot Boxer steering problems: 0.4 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.7 for the LEVC TX (6,068 MOT tests)
- Mercedes-Benz V-Class steering problems: 0.0 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.7 for the LEVC TX (5,054 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the LEVC TX have more steering problems than other cars?
0.7 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.1 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 10,751 MOT tests).
How common are LEVC TX steering problems?
0.7 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years failed on steering, against 0.1 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 10,751 MOT tests).
What is the most common LEVC TX steering fail?
0.2 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years: Steering track rod end: ball joint play (26 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 35,503 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare