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335: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 5,334 MOT tests, the 335 returns 88.2% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is windscreen damage. A seriously damaged tyre and tyre tread under the limit round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 59,887, 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
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
125 occurrences · 2.3% of tests
- 02
A tyre seriously damaged
125 occurrences · 2.3% of tests
- 03
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
85 occurrences · 1.6% of tests
- 04
A tyre cords visible or damaged
78 occurrences · 1.5% of tests
- 05
A tyre seriously damaged
75 occurrences · 1.4% of tests
- 06
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
43 occurrences · 0.8% of tests
- 07
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
38 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
- 08
A tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. This includes any lifting of the tread rubber
35 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
- 09
Wiper blade defective
34 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 10
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
32 occurrences · 0.6% 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.
Worst-case fix budget · top 2 failures
£120–£190
If every one of this 335's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Buying or keeping a 335?
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 335 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.