Dfsk Loadhopper
From 561 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded and steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 40 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 40 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 29 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 26 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 24 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 20 |
| a flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched | 19 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 18 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 17 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 16 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 14 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 24.2% of Loadhopper failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 38.6% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £153.
Dfsk Loadhopper on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 17 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 17. At this rate, roughly 26.5 years until none remain. Now at 79.3% of its peak (401 in 2017 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 230 | 88 | +0 | -7 | -7 |
| 2025 Q2 | 235 | 90 | +0 | -0 | +6 |
| 2025 Q1 | 238 | 81 | +0 | -10 | -10 |
| 2024 Q4 | 246 | 83 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2024 Q3 | 250 | 79 | +0 | -11 | -11 |
| 2024 Q2 | 256 | 84 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2024 Q1 | 260 | 84 | +0 | -0 | +7 |
| 2023 Q4 | 261 | 76 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 68.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2014 | 67.1% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Loadhoppers tested had between 19,491 and 51,131 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,525 median miles, the Loadhopper has 0.102 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Dfsk Loadhopper MOT pass rate?
The Dfsk Loadhopper has a 67.7% MOT pass rate based on 561 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dfsk Loadhopper?
The most common MOT failure on the Dfsk Loadhopper is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 40 failures. Other common issues include brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.
How many Dfsk Loadhoppers are on UK roads?
There are 230 Dfsk Loadhoppers currently licensed on UK roads, with 88 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Dfsk Loadhopper at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dfsk Loadhopper is 31,525 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,491 and 51,131 miles.
Buying a used Loadhopper?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 67.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £153 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.