Westfield 2000 MOT pass rate & common failures
1,193 MOT tests on the Westfield 2000 (1983–2014) give it a 90.4% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (25.5% fail rate), the 2000 comes out 15.8pp better. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 6.7% of all tests — 3.5 points clear of emissions & environmental, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, headlamp aim and wipers — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 41 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 8.2% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every 2000 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 30 | 93.3% | 6.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1995 | 49 | 89.8% | 10.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1996 | 36 | 83.3% | 16.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1997 | 79 | 88.6% | 11.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1998 | 64 | 90.6% | 9.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1999 | 41 | 95.1% | 4.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2000 | 72 | 91.7% | 8.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 54 | 85.2% | 14.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 95 | 87.4% | 12.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 95 | 91.6% | 8.4% | Emissions & environmental |
| 2006 | 61 | 91.8% | 8.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 60 | 93.3% | 6.7% | Visibility |
| 2008 | 91 | 91.2% | 8.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 51 | 92.2% | 7.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 61 | 96.7% | 3.3% | Visibility |
| 2011 | 89 | 84.3% | 15.7% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.7% | 80 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 3.2% | 38 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.3% | 27 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 22 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 21 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.6% | 19 |
| 7 | Steering | 1.0% | 12 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.9% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 41 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 33 |
| 3 | Wipers | 22 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 18 |
| 5 | Washers | 16 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 16 |
| 7 | Non catalyst emissions | 15 |
| 8 | Position lamp | 14 |
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 | 8.2% | 98 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 7.0% | 83 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.9% | 46 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.5% | 42 |
| 5 | Steering | 2.8% | 33 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.9% | 23 |
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 | 1,069 | 9.4% |
| 30-60k | 58 | 5.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 268 | 10.4% |
| 2022 | 246 | 10.2% |
| 2023 | 250 | 8.8% |
| 2024 | 204 | 7.3% |
| 2025 | 225 | 11.1% |
What to check before buying a Westfield 2000
- Lighting & signalling (6.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (3.2% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Visibility (2.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 Westfield 2000?
90.4% of the 1,193 Westfield 2000 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 9.6% fail rate, across model years 1983–2014.
What does the Westfield 2000 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.7% of tests, then emissions & environmental (3.2%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,193 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.