Know Your MOT

MOT failure rate and common problems for the Lea Francis P, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

10.3%fail rate

Lea Francis P MOT failure rate

What a Lea Francis P fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Brakes25.0% 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.

Other12.5% of failures

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

Tyres12.5% 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.

Exhaust & emissions12.5% 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.

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

Lea Francis Tourer MOT failures4.5% failure rateLea Francis 14 MOT failures6.9% failure rateLea Francis Sports MOT failures8.8% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Lea Francis P?

It fails 10.3% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 78 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is brakes, at 25.0% of this model's failures.