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MOT failure · RFR #31485

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

Total

210,453

Models

296

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.

  1. 01 Nissan Vanette 28.13%
  2. 02 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin 24.46%
  3. 03 Mazda Mpv 20.02%
  4. 04 Ford Freda 19.31%
  5. 05 Citroen C15 17.13%
  6. 06 Mazda Bongo 16.40%
  7. 07 Suzuki Carry 15.47%
  8. 08 Ford Maverick 15.31%
  9. 09 Mazda Unclassified 15.21%
  10. 10 Mazda 323 15.13%
  11. 11 Ford Puma 14.90%
  12. 12 Mazda Premacy 14.11%
  13. 13 Mitsubishi Space Star 13.93%
  14. 14 Daihatsu Copen 13.36%
  15. 15 Daihatsu Terios 13.25%
  16. 16 Mercedes Benz 208 D 12.75%
  17. 17 Mazda 626 12.69%
  18. 18 Proton Jumbuck 12.50%
  19. 19 Ldv Convoy 12.32%
  20. 20 Daewoo Matiz 12.29%
  21. 21 Mazda Demio 12.23%
  22. 22 Honda Logo 12.16%
  23. 23 Mazda E Series 12.08%
  24. 24 Rover 45 11.59%
  25. 25 Talbot Express 11.52%
  26. 26 Mercedes Benz 308 D 11.49%
  27. 27 Nissan Sunny 11.30%
  28. 28 Skoda Felicia 10.82%
  29. 29 Daewoo Kalos 10.64%
  30. 30 Hyundai Trajet 10.23%

Top 30 by rate. 266 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.

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Frequently asked.

Why does the strength or continuity of the… fail an MOT?
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. Most commonly flagged on the Nissan Vanette. The DVSA's 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 the strength or continuity of the…?
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.