Know Your MOT

MOT failure rate and common problems for the Lagonda 3, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

11.8%fail rate

Lagonda 3 MOT failure rate

What a Lagonda 3 fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Lamps & electrical36.4% 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.

Brakes36.4% of failures

Brake failures cover worn pads and discs, an imbalance between wheels, corroded or scored discs, or a binding caliper. Braking efficiency is measured on a rolling road, so a spongy or pulling brake shows up as a low reading.

Visibility/wipers27.3% 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.

Fuel system18.2% of failures

Fuel-system failures are leaks or an insecure filler cap.

Other9.1% of failures

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

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. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

Lagonda Tourer MOT failures4.1% failure rateLagonda Rapier MOT failures7.3% failure rateLagonda M45 MOT failures3.5% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Lagonda 3?

It fails 11.8% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 93 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is lamps & electrical, at 36.4% of this model's failures.