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MOT failure · RFR #31061

A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

Total

6

Models

2

Models most at risk.

Ranked by rate, not raw volume. A Fiesta shows every failure a lot because there are a lot of Fiestas. Rate = share of that model's own MOTs.

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  1. 01 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle 0.16%
  2. 02 Suzuki Swift Sz5 Dualjet Mhev 0.13%

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Frequently asked.

Why does a lens defective which has no… fail an MOT?
A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light. Most commonly flagged on the Jeep Renegade Night Eagle. UK MOT standards require this item to meet minimum safety thresholds — when it falls short, the tester logs it as a Major or Dangerous defect and the car fails outright.
How much does it cost to fix a lens defective which has no…?
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