MOT failure · RFR #31156
A wheel bearing with excessive play
Total
4,379
Models
20
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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- 01 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler TD 2.12%
- 02 Volkswagen Corrado 2.06%
- 03 Isuzu TF 2.04%
- 04 Austin Mini 1000 City E 1.85%
- 05 MG Midget 1.80%
- 06 Nissan Patrol 1.71%
- 07 Isuzu D Max 1.56%
- 08 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 1.48%
- 09 Land Rover Defender 1.26%
- 10 Audi Cabriolet 1.08%
- 11 Lotus Elan 1.02%
- 12 Triumph Tr6 0.90%
- 13 Jaguar E Type 0.72%
- 14 MG Rv8 0.47%
- 15 Peugeot 208 Allure EV 0.25%
- 16 Hyundai I20 Premium Mhev T Gdi 0.18%
- 17 Honda Gl1500 0.15%
- 18 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque S D Mhev A 0.15%
- 19 Hyundai I20 Element T Gdi 0.14%
- 20 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T Mhev 0.14%
Cost orientation
Hard to predict in isolation — depends what's actually worn.
This defect doesn't map to a clean retail-part swap; ranges vary too widely without seeing the car. Use the estimator to bracket the all-in cost across the items most likely to surface alongside it.
Frequently asked.
- Why does a wheel bearing with excessive play fail an MOT?
- A wheel bearing with excessive play. Most commonly flagged on the Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler TD. 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 wheel bearing with excessive play?
- Costs vary depending on the vehicle, region, and severity. Use our MOT cost estimator for typical UK garage rates across the most common failure items.
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