MOT failure · RFR #30621
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated
Total
340,379
Models
225
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 Honda FR V 9.22%
- 02 Vauxhall Adam 9.04%
- 03 Honda Stream 8.36%
- 04 Honda CR Z 7.95%
- 05 Nissan Almera 7.55%
- 06 Fiat 500x 6.83%
- 07 Honda Elysion 6.61%
- 08 Mitsubishi Space Star 6.43%
- 09 Mitsubishi Colt 6.40%
- 10 Honda CR V 6.24%
- 11 Jeep Renegade 6.06%
- 12 SEAT Exeo 5.81%
- 13 Jaguar S Type 5.38%
- 14 Honda Stepwagon 5.38%
- 15 Honda Prelude 5.25%
- 16 Vauxhall Corsa 5.19%
- 17 Honda Odyssey 4.90%
- 18 Talbot Express 1300 P 4.71%
- 19 Honda Civic 4.63%
- 20 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 4.23%
- 21 Daewoo Matiz 4.19%
- 22 SEAT Arona 4.17%
- 23 Mitsubishi Carisma 4.04%
- 24 Honda Insight 4.03%
- 25 Nissan Serena 3.95%
- 26 Mazda E Series 3.92%
- 27 Mazda Eunos 3.80%
- 28 Mazda CX 5 3.78%
- 29 Mitsubishi Grandis 3.59%
- 30 Land Rover Defender 3.49%
Top 30 by rate. 195 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 Honda FR V. 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.
Real examples from owners.
Owner reports sourced from honestjohn.co.uk that mention keywords from this failure. Matched, not summarised.
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