London (West) MOT pass rate
Cars tested in London (West), age-adjusted, has a pass rate of 83.2%, a little higher than the national average (79.2%).
83.7%
Raw pass rate
83.2%
Age-adjusted pass rate
+3.9 pts
vs national average
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“Cars tested in London (West), age-adjusted, has a pass rate of 83.2%, a little higher than the national average (79.2%).”
83.7% of 132,667 MOT tests carried out in London (West) pass — the age-adjusted figure is 83.2%.
Pass rate by vehicle age in London (West)
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.6% | 8,140 |
| 3–6 years | 90.1% | 30,504 |
| 6–10 years | 85.7% | 41,278 |
| 10–15 years | 78.4% | 26,239 |
| 15+ years | 75.1% | 26,506 |
Most common MOT failure reasons in London (West)
| Category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 51.4% |
| Tyres | 26.4% |
| Visibility | 20.3% |
| Brakes | 19.9% |
| Suspension | 18.3% |
Methodology and data source
- Source: DVSA “Anonymised MOT tests and results”, data.gov.uk, under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Coverage: Full year 2024, test class 4 (cars), normal (initial) tests only.
- This covers cars tested in London (West) (DVSA's postcode_area field is the testing station's location, not the vehicle owner's home address).
- The age-adjusted figure is standardised to the national vehicle-age mix, so it isn't just reflecting whether this area's tested fleet happens to run older or newer than average.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate in London (West)?
- 83.7% of MOT tests carried out in London (West) pass, based on 132,667 tests. Adjusted for the age of cars tested there, the figure is 83.2%.
- Does this show cars registered in London (West), or tested there?
- Tested there. DVSA's data records the postcode of the testing station, not the vehicle owner's home address, so this reflects cars tested in London (West) — which may include vehicles from further afield — not necessarily cars kept locally.
- What's the most common MOT failure reason in London (West)?
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common failure category among tests carried out in London (West), present in 51.4% of failed tests there.