MOT cost .

MOT failure · RFR #31401

A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Total

85,601

Models

123

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.

  1. 01 Toyota Voxy 5.28%
  2. 02 Mazda Premacy 5.24%
  3. 03 Mercedes Benz A 200 5.22%
  4. 04 Mazda CX 7 4.86%
  5. 05 Mazda 323 4.85%
  6. 06 MG ZT 4.67%
  7. 07 Jaguar S Type 4.46%
  8. 08 MG ZT T 3.85%
  9. 09 Rover 75 3.80%
  10. 10 Toyota Estima 3.80%
  11. 11 Kia Cerato 3.77%
  12. 12 Toyota Alphard 3.75%
  13. 13 Toyota Previa 3.75%
  14. 14 Toyota Vitz 3.57%
  15. 15 Jaguar XK 3.49%
  16. 16 Volkswagen Fox 3.42%
  17. 17 Bentley Arnage 3.41%
  18. 18 Proton Gen 2 3.40%
  19. 19 Nissan Elgrand 3.37%
  20. 20 Vauxhall Monaro 3.29%
  21. 21 Hyundai Getz 3.28%
  22. 22 Citroen Xsara Picasso 3.25%
  23. 23 Honda Elysion 3.14%
  24. 24 Daihatsu Materia 3.03%
  25. 25 BMW 630 3.01%
  26. 26 Honda Stepwagon 2.99%
  27. 27 Proton Savvy 2.99%
  28. 28 Mercedes Benz B Class 2.92%
  29. 29 Vauxhall Tigra 2.88%
  30. 30 Toyota Noah 2.73%

Top 30 by rate. 93 more models also logged this defect.

Typical UK garage cost

£80–£240

for suspension bush / joint / spring. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. This one needs a lift and a torque wrench — book a garage rather than self-fitting. Open the estimator →

Frequently asked.

Why does a suspension joint dust cover severely… fail an MOT?
A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated. Most commonly flagged on the Toyota Voxy. The DVSA's 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 suspension joint dust cover severely…?
Typical UK garage cost for suspension bush / joint / spring is £80–£240. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
Can I fix a suspension joint dust cover severely… myself?
This repair typically needs workshop equipment — a lift and specialist tools. Most owners book a garage rather than attempt it at home.