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Tuscan: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 884 MOT tests, the Tuscan returns 89.3% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is lambda coefficient outside the default limits. Windscreen washers not working and emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 42,328, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
11 occurrences · 1.2% of tests
- 02
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
9 occurrences · 1.0% of tests
- 03
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits
9 occurrences · 1.0% of tests
- 04
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
8 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 05
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
5 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 06
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
5 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 07
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
5 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 08
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
4 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 09
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
4 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 10
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
4 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
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Buying or keeping a Tuscan?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Tuscan and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.