Westfield Convertible MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 158 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 12.7%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Westfield Convertible MOT Reliability Overview
The Westfield Convertible is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 158 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.3% and a failure rate of 12.7%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Westfield Convertible earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Westfield Convertible presents for MOT with approximately 12,831 miles on the clock. The 2000 manufacture year performs best with a 97.0% pass rate.
The most common MOT failure for the Westfield Convertible is Suspension, affecting 11.4% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Noise, emissions and leaks at 5.1%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment rounds out the top three at 3.8%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 12.0% | 19 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 8.8% | 14 |
| 3 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 5.1% | 8 |
| 4 | Steering | 3.2% | 5 |
| 5 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 2.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.3% | 2 |
| 7 | Brakes | 1.3% | 2 |
| 8 | Driver's View Of The Road | 1.3% | 2 |
| 9 | Registration Plates And Vin | 0.6% | 1 |
| 10 | Non-component Advisories | 0.6% | 1 |
| 11 | Body, Structure And General Items | 0.6% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 12,831 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9.37 | 12.0% | 19 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 6.90 | 8.8% | 14 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.95 | 5.1% | 8 |
| Steering | 2.47 | 3.2% | 5 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 1.97 | 2.5% | 4 |
| Tyres | 0.99 | 1.3% | 2 |
| Brakes | 0.99 | 1.3% | 2 |
| Visibility | 0.99 | 1.3% | 2 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.49 | 0.6% | 1 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.49 | 0.6% | 1 |
| Body & Structure | 0.49 | 0.6% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Westfield Convertible has 12,831 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Westfield Convertible has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 9.90% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Westfield Convertible MOT Data
The Westfield Convertible is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 158 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.3% and a failure rate of 12.7%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Westfield Convertible owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and noise, emissions and leaks for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Convertible is likely to perform.
Suspension — 11.4% of failures
Suspension issues account for 11.4% of MOT failures on the Westfield Convertible. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Noise, emissions and leaks — 5.1% of failures
Noise, emissions and leaks issues account for 5.1% of MOT failures on the Westfield Convertible. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: £100–1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 3.8% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 3.8% of MOT failures on the Westfield Convertible. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Westfield Convertible?
Based on 158 MOT tests in our database, the Westfield Convertible has an overall pass rate of 87.3% (12.7% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Westfield Convertible?
The top 3 reasons a Westfield Convertible fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (11.4%), 2. Noise, emissions and leaks (5.1%), 3. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (3.8%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Westfield Convertible reliable?
With a 12.7% MOT failure rate, the Convertible is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Westfield Convertible?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (11.4%); Noise, emissions and leaks (5.1%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (3.8%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.