Recorded in
1.0% 6% fail
of every MOT test in our data — 1,090,431 records across 1,180 models.
Brakes → Brake hose ferrule corroded
The Brake hose ferrule corroded MOT failure is recorded in 1.0% of all MOT tests in the DVSA data — 1,090,431 records across 1,180 models. A typical repair costs £25–£70. This page explains what the item means, how testers write it down, what a repair usually involves and Saab 9-5 records it most often for its size.
Advisory only
94%
were noted without failing the car.
Typical cost
£25–£70
Usually a DIY or independent-garage job. Estimate, fitted where needed.
What Brake hose ferrule corroded means on an MOT
Brake hose ferrule corroded is an MOT inspection item in the brakes section of the manual. The tester records it when they see the condition the description names — here, when brake hose ferrule corroded. Corrosion is judged on how much strength the affected part has left — surface rust alone does not fail, a weakened or holed part does. The failure is reported against that rule, so the page uses the tester's own wording.
How common is Brake hose ferrule corroded on an MOT?
Recorded in 1.0% of every MOT test in our data — 1,090,431 records across 1,180 models. That is 1% in every hundred tests, which puts Brake hose ferrule corroded in the middle of the items testers record.
Of the 1,090,431 records for this item, 5.9% of the records are a fail (Major or Dangerous) and 94.1% are advisories that did not fail the car.
Other things testers write about this item
Testers do not all write the same thing. These are the exact DVSA strings from the records for this item, each with how many tests it was written on — the page's keyword vocabulary comes straight from them.
- Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded — 5,078,147 records
- Service brake performance excessively binding — 2,716,316 records
- Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength — 1,251,313 records
- Service brake performance excessively fluctuating — 1,133,944 records
- Flexible brake hoses excessively deteriorated — 456,577 records
- Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength — 366,545 records
- Pipes and hoses excessively corroded — 109,598 records
- Spring mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength — 103,390 records
- Flexible couplings excessively deteriorated — 68,216 records
- Flexible brake hoses slightly twisted — 66,706 records
What does it cost to fix Brake hose ferrule corroded?
A typical repair on this item costs £25–£70 at UK prices, and it is usually a DIY or independent-garage job. The bracket is our estimate from reported prices and parts, rather than a DVSA figure — see how it is built on the method page.
How the price brackets are built · full repair cost list · add it to your fail-sheet total.
Models that record Brake hose ferrule corroded most often
As a rate of each model's own tests, Saab 9-5 and Vauxhall Tigra lead the list: Saab 9-5 records it on 7.3% of its tests. The rate, not the volume, is what matters here — a model with 20,000 tests can outrank one with a million.
| # | Model | Rate | Tests | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saab 9-5 | 7.3% | 28,153 | 7.3× · year by year → |
| 2 | Vauxhall Tigra | 6.4% | 26,978 | — |
| 3 | Vauxhall Vectra | 6.0% | 117,307 | 6.0× · year by year → |
| 4 | Toyota Hiace | 5.2% | 23,078 | — |
| 5 | Saab 9-3 | 4.9% | 137,430 | 4.9× · year by year → |
| 6 | Volkswagen Fox | 4.8% | 104,121 | — |
| 7 | Toyota Hi-Ace | 4.7% | 24,156 | — |
| 8 | Vauxhall Agila | 4.4% | 135,177 | 4.4× · year by year → |
| 9 | Jaguar S-Type | 4.4% | 39,418 | — |
| 10 | Suzuki Splash | 4.3% | 66,622 | — |
| 11 | Suzuki Wagon-R+ | 4.2% | 29,904 | — |
| 12 | Suzuki Grand Vitara | 4.1% | 77,753 | 4.1× · year by year → |
| 13 | Honda Fr-V | 4.1% | 27,466 | — |
| 14 | Renault Laguna | 4.0% | 36,948 | — |
| 15 | Peugeot 206 | 4.0% | 175,269 | 4.0× · year by year → |
| 16 | Volkswagen Lupo | 3.8% | 21,292 | — |
| 17 | Suzuki SX4 | 3.7% | 139,592 | 3.7× · year by year → |
| 18 | Peugeot 307 | 3.7% | 121,498 | — |
| 19 | Vauxhall Astravan | 3.6% | 30,363 | — |
| 20 | Toyota Iq | 3.6% | 58,255 | — |
Which years of car record Brake hose ferrule corroded
| Year | Recorded in |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.0% |
These are rates by year of registration from 2010 to 2022, not year of test, so the curve mostly reflects age — a recent car has barely been to a test station. Compare models at the same age instead.
Frequently asked questions about Brake hose ferrule corroded
How common is Brake hose ferrule corroded on an MOT?
It is recorded in 1.0% of all MOT tests — 1,090,431 records across 1,180 models.
Does Brake hose ferrule corroded fail the MOT or just get an advisory?
5.9% of the records for it are a fail, 0.0% were fixed at the test, 0.0% are minor and 94.1% are advisories. In short, it is an advisory or minor most of the time rather than a fail.
Which cars record Brake hose ferrule corroded most often?
Saab 9-5 and Vauxhall Tigra head the list, at a rate of each model's own tests — Saab 9-5 records it on 7.3%. Only models with at least 20,000 recorded tests are shown.
How much does it cost to fix Brake hose ferrule corroded?
Typically £25–£70 fitted, and it is usually a DIY or independent-garage job. That is an estimate from reported prices, not a DVSA figure.
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