MOT cost .

MOT failure · RFR #30826

Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror

Total

91

Models

43

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 Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue 0.72%
  2. 02 Ford Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue 0.51%
  3. 03 BMW X2 Sdrive20i SE Auto 0.40%
  4. 04 Land Rover Defender S D Auto 0.40%
  5. 05 Volkswagen Transporter T30 Highline Tdi 0.36%
  6. 06 BMW X1 Xdrive25e M Sport Auto 0.33%
  7. 07 Peugeot 3008 GT Line Puretech S/s 0.31%
  8. 08 Ford Kuga Titanium First ED Eblue 0.31%
  9. 09 Volvo Xc90 R Design Pro B5 Awd Auto 0.28%
  10. 10 Audi A3 S Line 35 Tdi S A 0.28%
  11. 11 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle 0.25%
  12. 12 Honda E Advance 0.24%
  13. 13 Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S A 0.22%
  14. 14 Mercedes Benz Gla 200 Sport Auto 0.21%
  15. 15 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First Edition A 0.21%
  16. 16 Land Rover Defender SE D Auto 0.21%
  17. 17 Volvo V90 Cross Country + D4 Awd A 0.20%
  18. 18 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hst Auto 0.20%
  19. 19 Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S A 0.19%
  20. 20 Volkswagen T Roc Sel Tsi Evo S A 0.19%
  21. 21 Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce 0.18%
  22. 22 Volkswagen Golf GT Edition Tdi S A 0.18%
  23. 23 Audi Q3 Sport 35 Tfsi 0.17%
  24. 24 Audi Sq5 Vorsprung Tdi Quattro Auto 0.17%
  25. 25 Mercedes Benz Glb 220 Amg Line Prem D 4M A 0.17%
  26. 26 Volkswagen Id3 Family 0.16%
  27. 27 Ford Focus Titanium Edition Mhev 0.16%
  28. 28 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto 0.15%
  29. 29 Toyota Yaris Excel Hev Cvt 0.15%
  30. 30 Volkswagen Golf R Line Edition Tsi Evo SA 0.13%

Top 30 by rate. 13 more models also logged this defect.

Typical UK garage cost

£8–£60

for mirror glass / housing. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. Open the estimator →

Pre-empt this fail · Amazon UK

Replacement wing mirror glass

A cracked mirror glass on the offside is a fail; nearside is an advisory. £8 of self-adhesive replacement glass clears it.

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Frequently asked.

Why does windscreen or window damaged or seriously… fail an MOT?
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror. Most commonly flagged on the Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue. 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 windscreen or window damaged or seriously…?
Typical UK garage cost for mirror glass / housing is £8–£60. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
Can I fix windscreen or window damaged or seriously… myself?
Many owners handle this with basic tools. The parts or products listed above are commonly used for this repair. Check your vehicle handbook and confirm the fix clears the defect before booking a retest.