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

Updated 05 September 2026.

31.7%fail rate

Lincoln Stretch MOT failure rate

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

What it fails on, and why

Brakes52.6% 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.

Suspension47.4% 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.

Lamps & electrical47.4% 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.

Exhaust & emissions36.8% 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.

Steering21.1% of failures

Steering faults are typically worn track-rod ends or ball joints, play in the rack, or a split gaiter letting grease out and dirt in. Excessive free play at the wheel fails.

Seat belts15.8% of failures

Seat-belt failures are frays, cuts, corroded anchorages, or a belt that will not lock under a sharp pull or retract properly.

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 Stretch?

It fails 31.7% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 60 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is brakes, at 52.6% of this model's failures.