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

Updated 05 September 2026.

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Lincoln Ls MOT failure rate

What a Lincoln Ls fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Lamps & electrical41.4% 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.

Other34.5% of failures

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

Suspension31.0% of failures

Suspension failures usually mean a worn or snapped coil spring, a leaking shock absorber, or play in a lower arm ball joint or bush. The tester checks for corrosion, fractures and excessive movement. A broken front spring is one of the most common failures on higher-mileage cars and is a straightforward replacement.

Exhaust & emissions20.7% 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.

Visibility/wipers6.9% 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.

Tyres6.9% 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.

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

Lincoln Town MOT failures27.4% failure rate Lincoln Towncar MOT failures30.1% failure rate Lincoln Navigator MOT failures24.0% failure rate Ford Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Lincoln Ls?

It fails 33.0% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 88 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is lamps & electrical, at 41.4% of this model's failures.