MOT failure · RFR #31383
A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Total
12,504
Models
25
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.
- 01 Toyota Noah 3.92%
- 02 Proton Gen 2 3.62%
- 03 Jaguar S Type 2.43%
- 04 Toyota Estima 2.21%
- 05 Mazda CX 7 2.08%
- 06 Toyota Alphard 1.91%
- 07 Mercedes Benz A 200 1.87%
- 08 Toyota Voxy 1.79%
- 09 Bentley Arnage 1.73%
- 10 Toyota Vitz 1.67%
- 11 Mercedes Benz 250 1.49%
- 12 Toyota Vellfire 1.45%
- 13 Toyota IQ 1.33%
- 14 Mercedes Benz B Class 1.29%
- 15 Jaguar XK 1.19%
- 16 Mercedes Benz C 1.19%
- 17 Lexus Rx450h 1.16%
- 18 Toyota Unclassified 1.07%
- 19 Lexus RX 450h Premier Cvt 1.06%
- 20 Toyota Prius 0.84%
- 21 Mercedes Benz E 0.77%
- 22 Toyota Prius Plus 0.60%
- 23 Mercedes Benz Gla 0.60%
- 24 Aston Martin Vanquish 0.34%
- 25 Mercedes Benz Gla 200 Amg Line Edition A 0.33%
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 a suspension joint dust cover severely… fail an MOT?
- A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated. Most commonly flagged on the Toyota Noah. 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 suspension joint dust cover severely…?
- 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 a suspension joint dust cover severely… myself?
- This repair typically needs workshop equipment — a lift and specialist tools. Most owners book a garage rather than attempt it at home.