Yorkshire and the Humber · postcode area DN
Doncaster MOT pass rate
Data updated
Quick answer
Cars tested in the Doncaster area pass 72.7% of MOTs once results are adjusted for their age and mileage, about the national average of 72.2% and ranking 54 of 118 areas in Britain. From 433,685 tests. Corrosion items are recorded 10.1 times per 100 failures here, ranking 31 of 118 for rust.
At a glance
Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage
Doncaster is 0.5 percentage points above the national pass rate once the age and mileage of its cars are accounted for. Cars here average 80,791 miles at test.
DVSA recorded wording
What cars fail on in Doncaster
Share of failed tests in the area that recorded each item. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.
- 1.A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened15.0%
- 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements11.8%
- 3.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.9%
- 4.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn7.9%
- 5.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm7.5%
- 6.A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc7.2%
- 7.A tyre cords visible or damaged7.0%
Tyre ply or cord exposed, or the casing separating explained
- 8.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen6.8%
- 9.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn6.8%
- 10.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded6.6%
Corrosion
10.1 corrosion items per 100 failed tests
That ranks Doncaster 31 of 118 areas for rust. Brake pipes, suspension mountings and structural metal corrode faster here than almost anywhere in Britain — salt, sea air and wet roads. A used car from this area should be inspected underneath before purchase. What structural corrosion means for the test.
Warnings without a failure
Most common advisories
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements22.4% of tests
- A tyre seriously damaged10.9% of tests
- Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured9.0% of tests
- a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm7.7% of tests
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn6.7% of tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded5.8% of tests
How wear changes the picture
Pass rate by age in Doncaster
What gets tested here
Makes most often tested in Doncaster
- Ford59,063 tests
- Vauxhall44,741 tests
- Volkswagen34,587 tests
- BMW24,367 tests
- Audi23,510 tests
- Mercedes-Benz22,995 tests
- Nissan19,907 tests
- Peugeot19,594 tests
Yorkshire and the Humber
Other areas in Yorkshire and the Humber
Common questions
- What is the MOT pass rate in Doncaster?
- 72.7% of MOT tests in the Doncaster postcode area (DN) pass once results are adjusted for the age and mileage of the cars tested, which is about the national average of 72.2%. The unadjusted figure is 72.0%. That ranks Doncaster 54 of 118 areas in England, Scotland and Wales.
- What do cars fail on most in Doncaster?
- The item recorded most often on failed tests in Doncaster is "A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened", in 15.0% of failed tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (11.8%). Corrosion-related items are recorded 10.1 times per 100 failed tests here, which ranks 31 of 118 areas for corrosion.
- Does this mean garages here are stricter or more lenient?
- No. The figure describes the cars tested in Doncaster, not the testers. Every MOT station applies the same inspection manual, and DVSA monitors testing standards nationally. A regional difference reflects the local fleet and local conditions — roads, weather, salt, how far cars are driven — rather than how hard the test is.
- Is Doncaster a bad area to buy a used car from?
- Not necessarily, but check underneath. Corrosion is recorded far more often on failed tests here than the national norm, so a car that has spent its life in Doncaster deserves a proper look at brake pipes, suspension mountings and sills before purchase. The MOT history will show whether corrosion advisories have been building up.
Analysis built from DVSA data of