CF Moto Cf MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 14 model years and 1,113 tests, the CF Moto Cf passes its MOT 91.5% of the time. That is 6.6 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 15.1%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and other defects.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.7%) and brakes (3.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, pins and bushes and stop lamp — registration plates alone was recorded 31 times.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 14.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Cf model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 45 | 91.1% | 8.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 201 | 95.0% | 5.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 299 | 90.6% | 9.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 244 | 92.2% | 7.8% | Brakes |
| 2017 | 243 | 91.8% | 8.2% | Other defects |
| 2018 | 46 | 87.0% | 13.0% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.7% | 52 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.1% | 35 |
| 3 | Other defects | 2.6% | 29 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.4% | 27 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.6% | 18 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.1% | 12 |
| 7 | Tyres | 0.4% | 4 |
| 8 | Visibility | 0.3% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 31 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 30 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 25 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 5 | Wheel bearings | 18 |
| 6 | Decelerometer (sp) | 17 |
| 7 | Joints | 10 |
| 8 | Ball joint | 10 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.8% | 165 |
| 2 | Steering | 5.5% | 61 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.1% | 57 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.2% | 36 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.0% | 33 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.6% | 18 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,109 | 8.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 297 | 10.1% |
| 2022 | 246 | 6.1% |
| 2023 | 234 | 9.4% |
| 2024 | 167 | 7.2% |
| 2025 | 169 | 8.9% |
What to check before buying a CF Moto Cf
- Lighting & signalling (4.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Other defects (2.6% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the CF Moto Cf?
91.5% of the 1,113 CF Moto Cf MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.5% fail rate, across model years 2009–2022.
What does the CF Moto Cf most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.7% of tests, then brakes (3.1%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,113 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.