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MOT failure · RFR #31046

A lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected

Total

14

Models

6

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 MG ZS Excite EV 0.82%
  2. 02 Jaguar E Pace Chequered Flag Awd Auto 0.20%
  3. 03 Ford Fiesta Active X Edition T Mhev 0.19%
  4. 04 Ford Fiesta Vignale Edition T Mhev 0.18%
  5. 05 Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Auto 0.17%
  6. 06 Volvo Xc40 R Design B4 Mhev Auto 0.16%

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 a lens defective such that emitted… fail an MOT?
A lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected. Most commonly flagged on the MG ZS Excite EV. 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 a lens defective such that emitted…?
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.