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27.3%fail rate

Gardner Locost MOT failure rate

What a Gardner Locost fails its MOT on, from real DVSA test data, and the part that resolves each item.

Based on 11 MOT tests in DVSA data.

We hold 11 MOT tests for the Gardner Locost in the DVSA data. That is a smaller sample than our high-volume models, so treat these figures as indicative rather than definitive.

On what we have, about 27.3% fail, most often on registration plate, other, tyres, visibility/wipers. For a precise picture of your own car, use the registration check on the home page. Confirm any part against your registration or VIN before buying.

What it fails on, and why

Registration plate33.3% of failures

A missing, damaged, dirty or incorrectly-spaced number plate, or one using the wrong font, will fail. A replacement plate is inexpensive.

Other33.3% of failures

This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.

Tyres33.3% of failures

Tyres fail for tread below the 1.6mm legal limit across the central three-quarters, uneven or exposed-cord wear, or sidewall damage. The tester inspects all four; a single illegal tyre is a fail.

Visibility/wipers33.3% of failures

Visibility failures include torn or smearing wiper blades, a washer jet that does not reach the screen, and chips or cracks in the driver's swept area. Blades and washer fluid are quick, cheap fixes.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. These are the usual parts; confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

Gardner Douglas MOT failures11.9% failure rateGardner Doughlas MOT failures5.0% failure rateGardner Ac MOT failures0.0% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain