MOT failure · RFR #31156
A wheel bearing with excessive play
Total
3,073
Models
20
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 Nissan Patrol 2.81%
- 02 Nissan Pickup 2.75%
- 03 Nissan Pathfinder 2.51%
- 04 Isuzu TF 2.47%
- 05 Isuzu D Max Eiger D/c Intercooler TD 1.87%
- 06 Isuzu D Max Utah D/c Intercooler TD 1.83%
- 07 Isuzu D Max 1.75%
- 08 Land Rover 110 1.57%
- 09 Volkswagen Corrado 1.55%
- 10 Land Rover Defender 1.45%
- 11 Vauxhall Nova 1.42%
- 12 Reliant Scimitar 1.17%
- 13 MG Midget 1.07%
- 14 Triumph Tr6 0.92%
- 15 Bentley Turbo 0.87%
- 16 Vauxhall Crossland X Sport 0.77%
- 17 Lexus RX 450h F Sport Cvt 0.73%
- 18 Honda Gl1500 0.63%
- 19 Kia Xceed First Edition Isg S A 0.35%
- 20 MG ZS Exclusive T Gdi Auto 0.32%
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 wheel bearing with excessive play fail an MOT?
- A wheel bearing with excessive play. Most commonly flagged on the Nissan Patrol. 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 wheel bearing with excessive play?
- 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.