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Crossfire: middle-of-the-pack on first-time pass
Across 478 MOT tests, the Crossfire returns 73.0% first-time pass — below the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is headlamp aim out of spec. The strength or continuity of the load bearing and a broken or weak spring round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 74,540, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
28 occurrences · 5.9% of tests
- 02
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
27 occurrences · 5.6% of tests
- 03
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
24 occurrences · 5.0% of tests
- 04
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
23 occurrences · 4.8% of tests
- 05
Headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective
19 occurrences · 4.0% of tests
- 06
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
19 occurrences · 4.0% of tests
- 07
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
14 occurrences · 2.9% of tests
- 08
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated
13 occurrences · 2.7% of tests
- 09
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
11 occurrences · 2.3% of tests
- 10
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
9 occurrences · 1.9% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 3 failures
£100–£400
If every one of this Crossfire's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Crossfire and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.