MOT failure · RFR #32032
Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
Total
5,429
Models
201
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 Transit 350 Trend Ecoblue 1.24%
- 02 Ford Transit Custom 320 Trend Eblue 1.21%
- 03 Ford Transit Custom 340leader Eblue 0.91%
- 04 Ford Transit Custom 300leader Eblue 0.78%
- 05 Ford Transit Custom 300 Trend Eblue 0.77%
- 06 Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D Auto 0.76%
- 07 Mitsubishi L200 Challenger DI D Auto 0.74%
- 08 Mitsubishi Outlander Design Cvt 0.70%
- 09 Mercedes Benz Glb 200 Amg Line Auto 0.68%
- 10 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto 0.67%
- 11 Ford Transit Custom 280 Trend Eblue 0.67%
- 12 Ford Transit Custom 280limitd Eblue 0.60%
- 13 Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue 0.60%
- 14 SEAT Tarraco 0.59%
- 15 BMW 218i Sport 0.58%
- 16 Mercedes Benz Glb 200 Amg Line Premium Auto 0.56%
- 17 Ford Transit Custom 300lmtd Eblue A 0.55%
- 18 Ford Transit Custom 320leader Eblue 0.54%
- 19 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line Tech Tdi 4motion 0.53%
- 20 Ford Transit Custom 300limitd Eblue 0.51%
- 21 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 TI Eblue A 0.51%
- 22 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue A 0.50%
- 23 Ford Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue A 0.50%
- 24 Ford Transit Custom 320limitd Eblue 0.49%
- 25 Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi 0.49%
- 26 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline Tsi S A 0.49%
- 27 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition Tdi A 0.48%
- 28 Ford Focus ST Ecoblue 0.48%
- 29 Ford Transit Custom 290sprt Eblue A 0.47%
- 30 Kia Proceed GT Line S Isg S A 0.47%
Top 30 by rate. 171 more models also logged this defect.
Typical UK garage cost
£80–£160
for front brake pad replacement. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. Open the estimator →
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Frequently asked.
- Why does brake lining or pad worn down… fail an MOT?
- Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator. Most commonly flagged on the Ford Transit 350 Trend Ecoblue. 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 brake lining or pad worn down…?
- Typical UK garage cost for front brake pad replacement is £80–£160. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
- Can I fix brake lining or pad worn down… myself?
- Many owners handle this with basic tools. The parts or products listed above are commonly used for this repair. Check your vehicle handbook and confirm the fix clears the defect before booking a retest.
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