Mclaren 720S - 2020
48.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2020 is 91.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mclaren 720S, model year 2020.
Sample size: 114 cars, 329 tests and 158 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 114 cars
The 2020 McLaren 720S has a significantly lower overall defect rate of 48 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 46.5% better than the average for cars of the same year, which stands at 90 defects per 100. Notably, the 720S excels in several categories, particularly in brakes and steering, where it has virtually no reported defects compared to the average. It also shows improved performance in visibility and lights & electrics, presenting a strong reliability profile. However, due to the limited mileage data available, which primarily reflects vehicles with less than 31,000 miles, broader trends related to mileage are less clear. Overall, this model demonstrates a commendable reliability record, especially in critical safety areas.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 114 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 97.6% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.8 / 100 tests
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 48.2% better
7.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.1 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Windscreen or window excessively tinted: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 83.9% better
1.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- Beam image obviously incorrect
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 14.6% better
83.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 97.5 / 100 tests
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
Body/Structure
▲ 50.0% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.4 / 100 tests
- Fuel system: leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap
Equipment
▲ 20.0% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.7 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 37
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 30
Windscreen or window excessively tinted: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
Beam image obviously incorrect
PRS
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Serious faults (Top 10)
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Fuel system: leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 1