MOT cost .

MOT failure · RFR #31043

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

Total

23,854

Models

190

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 Mazda Unclassified 5.11%
  2. 02 Mazda B Series 5.07%
  3. 03 Toyota Granvia 5.05%
  4. 04 Toyota Regius 4.97%
  5. 05 Mitsubishi Delica 4.86%
  6. 06 Isuzu Rodeo 4.86%
  7. 07 Mazda Mpv 4.85%
  8. 08 Isuzu D Max Eiger D/c Intercooler TD 4.75%
  9. 09 Reliant Robin 4.74%
  10. 10 Iveco Daily 35c12 Mwb 4.57%
  11. 11 Daihatsu Hijet 4.51%
  12. 12 Mazda Bongo 4.45%
  13. 13 Ldv Convoy 4.28%
  14. 14 Isuzu D Max Utah D/c Intercooler TD 4.18%
  15. 15 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150 4.07%
  16. 16 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric DI 4.06%
  17. 17 Ldv Maxus 4.01%
  18. 18 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler TD 3.83%
  19. 19 Mercedes Benz 308 D 3.77%
  20. 20 Citroen 2cv 3.73%
  21. 21 Mazda Eunos 3.69%
  22. 22 Austin Mini 1000 City E 3.63%
  23. 23 Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwb 3.61%
  24. 24 Iveco Daily 35c15 Mwb 3.61%
  25. 25 Volvo 240 3.58%
  26. 26 Ford Freda 3.54%
  27. 27 Isuzu TF 3.52%
  28. 28 Piaggio Porter 3.52%
  29. 29 Toyota Dyna 3.48%
  30. 30 Ssangyong Rexton 3.46%

Top 30 by rate. 160 more models also logged this defect.

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.

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Frequently asked.

Why does an obligatory rear fog lamp missing,… fail an MOT?
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. Most commonly flagged on the Mazda Unclassified. 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 an obligatory rear fog lamp missing,…?
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.