MOT failure · RFR #30590
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Total
9,090
Models
53
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 Kubistar 4.74%
- 02 Nissan Interstar 4.60%
- 03 Citroen Saxo 3.42%
- 04 Mitsubishi Carisma 3.33%
- 05 Mitsubishi Delica 3.32%
- 06 Honda Prelude 2.97%
- 07 Rover Mini 2.82%
- 08 Austin Mini 1000 City E 2.68%
- 09 Hyundai Coupe 2.49%
- 10 Nissan Sunny 2.48%
- 11 Peugeot 106 2.46%
- 12 Peugeot 306 2.41%
- 13 BMW 523 2.32%
- 14 Morris Minor 1000 2.24%
- 15 Renault R5 1.95%
- 16 Nissan Figaro 1.79%
- 17 Mitsubishi Shogun 1.68%
- 18 Mitsubishi Unclassified 1.66%
- 19 Volvo S40 1.57%
- 20 MG B GT 1.55%
- 21 BMW 528 1.53%
- 22 Volvo S70 1.49%
- 23 Renault Master 1.48%
- 24 Perodua Myvi 1.45%
- 25 Volvo V50 1.44%
- 26 Saab 900 1.39%
- 27 Alfa Romeo Gtv 1.39%
- 28 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.34%
- 29 Morgan Plus 8 1.30%
- 30 Morris Minor 1.29%
Top 30 by rate. 23 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 missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. Most commonly flagged on the Nissan Kubistar. 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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