2021 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin Turbo 1.2L Petrol · YC21 NLE

The 2021 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin Turbo currently holds a valid MOT issued on 5 June 2026 at 41,216 miles, passing with only a minor advisory for a slightly distorted nearside front road wheel. The maintenance trend over the past two years is broadly stable, though the record reveals a pattern of minor oversights rather than diligent preventative care. The vehicle failed its 2025 test on 3 June at 34,590 miles for a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunction, an incorrect front registration plate, both screen washers providing insufficient fluid, a structural bulge on the nearside front tyre, and the same distorted front wheel. That combination suggests basic fluid checks, tyre condition, and ancillary equipment were neglected ahead of the test. A retest the following day passed, indicating the immediate faults were rectified, but the recurrence of the wheel distortion advisory in both 2025 and 2026 points to an underlying issue that has never been permanently resolved. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a five-year-old vehicle, rising from 31,875 miles at the April 2024 test to 34,590 miles by June 2025, then climbing to 41,216 miles by June 2026. That equates to roughly 8,200 miles per year, which is unremarkable for this age and does not raise concerns about excessive wear or suspiciously low use. The record is complete with no significant gaps in testing continuity, giving a reliable picture of the vehicle's recent mechanical history. The recurring nearside front road wheel distortion flagged in both the 2025 and 2026 tests warrants close physical inspection. A distorted wheel can indicate impact damage from potholes, and if left unchecked it may accelerate tyre wear, stress suspension bushes and ball joints, and compromise handling. The 2025 tyre bulge caused by structural separation is a serious defect that was clearly missed during routine checks, so any prospective buyer should carefully examine all four tyres for sidewall damage, uneven tread, and correct pressures. The TPMS fault that appeared in 2025 should also be verified as fully operational, since a malfunctioning system will not warn of future pressure loss. Beyond these flagged items, the absence of any suspension, braking, or exhaust defects across the record is encouraging, but a test drive should still focus on suspension knocks over rough surfaces and any pulling under braking that could hint at the original wheel distortion having caused uneven disc wear.