Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2
From 3,222 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Duster Essential Tce 4X2s fare better: 2021 models pass at 85.4% vs 82.4% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 72 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 72 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 59 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 54 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 40 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 36 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 36 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 30 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 15 |
| wiper blade defective | 13 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 23.1% of Duster Essential Tce 4X2 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £58.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 82.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2019 | 76.6% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Duster Essential Tce 4X2s tested had between 13,956 and 34,750 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,223 median miles, the Duster Essential Tce 4X2 has 0.071 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2 MOT pass rate?
The Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2 has a 82.9% MOT pass rate based on 3,222 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2?
The most common MOT failure on the Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 72 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2 is 24,223 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,956 and 34,750 miles.
Buying a used Duster Essential Tce 4X2?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 82.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £58 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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