Dacia Duster Comfort Tce 4X2 MOT pass rate & common failures
The Dacia Duster Comfort Tce 4X2 appears in 422 MOT tests spanning model years 2021–2023, and 93.4% of them passed. That is 1.6 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.2%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.0%) and tyres (3.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, washers and stop lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 11 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Duster Comfort Tce 4X2 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91 | 94.5% | 5.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2022 | 326 | 92.9% | 7.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 21 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.1% | 13 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.1% | 13 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 13 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 1 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 2 | Washers | 9 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 8 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 5 | Wipers | 6 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 7 | Brake discs | 4 |
| 8 | Front fog lamps | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 15.6% | 66 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.3% | 35 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.7% | 24 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 14 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 2 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 2 |
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 | 319 | 5.0% |
| 30-60k | 91 | 11.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 58 | 3.5% |
| 2025 | 363 | 7.2% |
What to check before buying a Dacia Duster Comfort Tce 4X2
- Lighting & signalling (5.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- 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.
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 Dacia Duster Comfort Tce 4X2?
93.4% of the 422 Dacia Duster Comfort Tce 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 6.6% fail rate, across model years 2021–2023.
What does the Dacia Duster Comfort Tce 4X2 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.0% of tests, then tyres (3.1%).
Methodology & source. Based on 422 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.