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Norton Domminator common MOT failures and failure rate

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

Based on 68 MOT tests in DVSA data.

About 1.5% of MOT tests recorded on the Norton Domminator in DVSA data end in a failure. The same handful of items account for most of them.

Its most common failure is other, which makes up 100.0% of the Norton Domminator's failures, followed by other, brakes, suspension. Each item below links to the part that resolves it. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying, and have safety-critical work done by a competent mechanic.

What it fails on, and why

Other100.0% of failures

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

Brakes100.0% 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.

Suspension100.0% 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.

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

Norton Commando MOT failures8.6% failure rateNorton Dominator MOT failures6.8% failure rateNorton Commander MOT failures7.8% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

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