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
27,916
Models
189
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 Ford Freda 5.42%
- 02 Mazda B Series 4.67%
- 03 Mazda Mpv 4.22%
- 04 Toyota Granvia 4.18%
- 05 Mazda Unclassified 4.08%
- 06 Reliant Robin 3.99%
- 07 Isuzu Rodeo 3.58%
- 08 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler TD 3.54%
- 09 Mitsubishi Delica 3.36%
- 10 Mazda Bongo 3.33%
- 11 Ldv Maxus 3.26%
- 12 Citroen 2cv 3.24%
- 13 Daihatsu Hijet 3.23%
- 14 Ldv Convoy 3.17%
- 15 Toyota Dyna 3.15%
- 16 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.02%
- 17 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150 3.01%
- 18 Porsche 928 S 2.85%
- 19 Ssangyong Rodius 2.80%
- 20 Isuzu TF 2.71%
- 21 Mazda Bongo Friendee 2.68%
- 22 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler 2.66%
- 23 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab 2.60%
- 24 Ssangyong Rexton 2.46%
- 25 Daihatsu Fourtrak 2.40%
- 26 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 2.39%
- 27 Audi 80 2.38%
- 28 Ssangyong Musso 2.35%
- 29 Mazda E Series 2.34%
- 30 Volkswagen LT 2.34%
Top 30 by rate. 159 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.
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 Ford Freda. 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 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.
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