Yorkshire and the Humber · postcode area HG
Harrogate MOT pass rate
Data updated
Quick answer
Cars tested in the Harrogate area pass 70.5% of MOTs once results are adjusted for their age and mileage, below the national average of 72.2% and ranking 81 of 118 areas in Britain. From 93,409 tests. Corrosion items are recorded 11.1 times per 100 failures here, ranking 19 of 118 for rust.
At a glance
Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage
Harrogate is 1.8 percentage points below the national pass rate once the age and mileage of its cars are accounted for. The raw figure is 73.9%; the drop after adjustment is the local fleet being newer than the national mix. Cars here average 65,031 miles at test.
DVSA recorded wording
What cars fail on in Harrogate
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 weakened17.2%
- 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements12.4%
- 3.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen8.4%
- 4.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn8.3%
- 5.A tyre seriously damaged8.1%
- 6.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn8.0%
- 7.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded7.5%
- 8.A tyre cords visible or damaged7.5%
Tyre ply or cord exposed, or the casing separating explained
- 9.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm7.4%
- 10.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.5%
Corrosion
11.1 corrosion items per 100 failed tests
That ranks Harrogate 19 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 requirements26.1% of tests
- A tyre seriously damaged17.2% of tests
- Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured15.2% of tests
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn9.8% of tests
- a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm8.8% of tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded8.7% of tests
How wear changes the picture
Pass rate by age in Harrogate
What gets tested here
Makes most often tested in Harrogate
- Volkswagen9,674 tests
- Ford8,878 tests
- Vauxhall6,665 tests
- Audi6,114 tests
- BMW5,406 tests
- Mercedes-Benz5,028 tests
- Land Rover4,783 tests
- Toyota4,515 tests
Yorkshire and the Humber
Other areas in Yorkshire and the Humber
Common questions
- What is the MOT pass rate in Harrogate?
- 70.5% of MOT tests in the Harrogate postcode area (HG) pass once results are adjusted for the age and mileage of the cars tested, which is below the national average of 72.2%. The unadjusted figure is 73.9%. That ranks Harrogate 81 of 118 areas in England, Scotland and Wales.
- What do cars fail on most in Harrogate?
- The item recorded most often on failed tests in Harrogate is "A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened", in 17.2% of failed tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (12.4%). Corrosion-related items are recorded 11.1 times per 100 failed tests here, which ranks 19 of 118 areas for corrosion.
- Does this mean garages here are stricter or more lenient?
- No. The figure describes the cars tested in Harrogate, 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 Harrogate 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 Harrogate 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