Westfield Unclassified
From 798 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 28 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.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 28 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 21 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 17 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 16 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 10 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 9 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 7 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 7 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 18.6% of Unclassified 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 £119.
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 2,851 and 13,949 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 5,814 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.298 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Westfield Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Westfield Unclassified has a 82.7% MOT pass rate based on 798 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Westfield Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Westfield Unclassified is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 28 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 Westfield Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Westfield Unclassified is 5,814 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,851 and 13,949 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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 82.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £119 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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