MOT pass rates
MOT pass rate in Blackburn (BB)
In 2025, 75.6% of MOT tests in the Blackburn (BB) postcode area were passed first time, 3.3 points above the Great Britain rate of 72.3%. From 284,493 DVSA MOT tests of cars and light vans aged 3 to 25 years.
MOT data updated
Adjusted for vehicle age, the pass rate is 75.7% (22nd of 118 areas), against 72.3% for Great Britain. Cars tested here are the same age as the GB average (10.4 against 10.4 years).
Pass rate by age
| Age | BB pass rate | Tests (n) | Great Britain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 to 5 years | 89.2% | 44,735 | 87.2% | +2.0 pts |
| 6 to 8 years | 83.3% | 63,464 | 80.9% | +2.4 pts |
| 9 to 11 years | 75.4% | 68,535 | 71.9% | +3.5 pts |
| 12 to 14 years | 67.8% | 50,426 | 63.7% | +4.1 pts |
| 15 to 25 years | 63.4% | 57,333 | 58.2% | +5.2 pts |
What cars fail on
Tests with at least one dangerous or major defect in each part of the car, per 100 MOT tests. One test can count under several parts.
| Part of the car | BB | Tests with it | Great Britain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9.1 | 25,749 | 9.0 |
| Lights and electrics | 8.8 | 25,106 | 10.6 |
| Brakes | 5.9 | 16,830 | 6.2 |
| Tyres | 5.2 | 14,842 | 6.3 |
| Visibility | 3.5 | 9,989 | 4.3 |
| Body and structure | 3.3 | 9,289 | 3.2 |
| Emissions and leaks | 2.3 | 6,634 | 3.1 |
| Steering | 1.9 | 5,277 | 1.9 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.7 | 1,947 | 0.9 |
| Road wheels | 0.4 | 1,079 | 0.4 |
| Number plates and VIN | 0.3 | 740 | 0.3 |
Most tested models
| Model | Tests (n) | Share | Pass rate | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 11,038 | 3.9% | 69.3% | ProblemsRecallsULEZ |
| Volkswagen Golf | 9,242 | 3.2% | 78.7% | ProblemsRecallsULEZ |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 7,893 | 2.8% | 68.0% | ProblemsRecallsULEZ |
| Ford Focus | 6,460 | 2.3% | 71.5% | ProblemsRecallsULEZ |
| Nissan Qashqai | 5,652 | 2.0% | 70.2% | ProblemsRecallsULEZ |
| Toyota Yaris | 5,351 | 1.9% | 71.8% | ProblemsRecallsULEZ |
| MINI Cooper and One | 5,213 | 1.8% | 80.8% | ProblemsRecallsULEZ |
| Volkswagen Polo | 5,137 | 1.8% | 70.4% | ProblemsRecallsULEZ |
| Audi A3 | 5,026 | 1.8% | 79.2% | ProblemsRecallsULEZ |
| BMW 3 Series | 4,713 | 1.7% | 82.2% | ProblemsRecallsULEZ |
Other areas
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Source
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data, class 4 normal tests, 2025. MOT data updated 17 September 2026.
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