MOT failure · RFR #30589
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated
Total
1,429
Models
32
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 Nissan Interstar 3.23%
- 02 Austin Mini Mayfair 3.15%
- 03 Tvr Griffith 500 2.57%
- 04 Mitsubishi Delica 2.33%
- 05 Nissan Figaro 1.85%
- 06 Caterham Seven (s3) 1.85%
- 07 Rover Mini 1.78%
- 08 Lexus Ls400 1.66%
- 09 Morris Minor 1000 1.60%
- 10 Porsche 928 S 1.55%
- 11 Triumph Stag 1.32%
- 12 MG B GT 1.26%
- 13 Renault R5 1.19%
- 14 Renault Unclassified 1.17%
- 15 Tvr Chimaera 1.06%
- 16 Ferrari F355 1.01%
- 17 Triumph Tr6 0.96%
- 18 MG B 0.90%
- 19 Ford Granada 0.87%
- 20 Morgan Plus 8 0.76%
- 21 Caterham Unclassified 0.67%
- 22 MG Rv8 0.63%
- 23 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 0.42%
- 24 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi 0.32%
- 25 Lamborghini Gallardo 0.24%
- 26 Land Rover Defender S D Auto 0.23%
- 27 Hyundai I10 SE Connect Mpi Auto 0.22%
- 28 Volvo Xc40 Inscription Pro B4 Mhev A 0.21%
- 29 Tvr Tuscan 0.20%
- 30 Hyundai I10 N Line T Gdi 0.19%
Top 30 by rate. 2 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 steering rack gaiter or ball joint… fail an MOT?
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated. Most commonly flagged on the Nissan Interstar. 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 steering rack gaiter or ball joint…?
- 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 steering rack gaiter or ball joint… myself?
- This repair typically needs workshop equipment — a lift and specialist tools. Most owners book a garage rather than attempt it at home.
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