19.6%fail rate

Gulf Stream Independence MOT failure rate

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

Based on 56 MOT tests in DVSA data.

We hold 56 MOT tests for the Gulf Stream Independence 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 19.6% fail, most often on lamps & electrical, exhaust & emissions, other, registration plate. 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

Lamps & electrical27.3% of failures

Lighting is the single most common MOT failure and the cheapest to put right. A blown headlight, brake-light or number-plate bulb, a cracked lens, or a headlamp beam that points too high or low will all fail. Most are a two-minute bulb swap.

Exhaust & emissions9.1% of failures

Exhaust failures cover leaks, insecure mountings and emissions over the limit. A blowing exhaust, a failed lambda reading or a diesel that smokes beyond the limit will fail.

Other9.1% of failures

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

Registration plate9.1% of failures

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

Visibility/wipers9.1% 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

Gulf Stream Sun Voyager MOT failures12.6% failure rate Gulf Stream Motorhome MOT failures16.2% failure rate Gulf Stream Motor Caravan MOT failures18.2% failure rate Ford Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

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