Recorded in
0.9% 11% fail
of every MOT test in our data — 1,049,817 records across 1,185 models.
Lamps & electrics → Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced
The Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced MOT failure is recorded in 0.9% of all MOT tests in the DVSA data — 1,049,817 records across 1,185 models. A typical repair costs £5–£25. This page explains what the item means, how testers write it down, what a repair usually involves and Honda Fr-V records it most often for its size.
Advisory only
87%
were noted without failing the car.
Typical cost
£5–£25
Usually a DIY or independent-garage job. Estimate, fitted where needed.
What Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced means on an MOT
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced is an MOT inspection item in the lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section of the manual. The tester records it when they see the condition the description names — here, when headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced. A headlamp must light as intended and be aimed within the manual's beam-setter limits; aim and condition are both checked. The failure is reported against that rule, so the page uses the tester's own wording.
How common is Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced on an MOT?
Recorded in 0.9% of every MOT test in our data — 1,049,817 records across 1,185 models. That is 1% in every hundred tests, which puts Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced in the middle of the items testers record.
Of the 1,049,817 records for this item, 11.3% of the records are a fail (Major or Dangerous), 1.7% were put right at the test and recorded as rectified and 87.1% 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.
- Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened — 4,052,861 records
- Headlamp lens slightly defective — 1,034,312 records
- Side repeaters lens defective which has no effect on emitted light — 190,771 records
- Headlamp lens seriously defective — 142,920 records
- Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced — 118,261 records
- Headlamp light intensity severely reduced — 90,026 records
- Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced — 60,642 records
- Stop lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light — 54,411 records
- Individual direction indicators lens defective which has no effect on emitted light — 52,893 records
- Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light — 43,802 records
What does it cost to fix Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced?
A typical repair on this item costs £5–£25 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced most often
As a rate of each model's own tests, Honda Fr-V and Honda Insight lead the list: Honda Fr-V records it on 9.0% 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 | Honda Fr-V | 9.0% | 27,466 | — |
| 2 | Honda Insight | 8.2% | 30,810 | — |
| 3 | Ford Focus C-Max | 8.0% | 56,718 | — |
| 4 | Honda Accord | 6.8% | 95,487 | 6.7× · year by year → |
| 5 | Daihatsu Sirion | 6.2% | 22,729 | — |
| 6 | Lexus IS250 | 5.8% | 33,197 | — |
| 7 | Volkswagen Bora | 5.7% | 20,051 | — |
| 8 | Lexus IS200 | 5.5% | 20,777 | — |
| 9 | Nissan Almera | 5.4% | 54,229 | — |
| 10 | Fiat Bravo | 5.4% | 20,488 | — |
| 11 | Hyundai Coupe | 5.3% | 23,404 | — |
| 12 | Toyota Estima | 5.2% | 59,618 | 5.2× · year by year → |
| 13 | Peugeot 307 | 5.1% | 121,498 | — |
| 14 | Hyundai Getz | 4.8% | 76,810 | — |
| 15 | Toyota Corolla | 4.6% | 366,022 | — |
| 16 | Chevrolet Matiz | 4.5% | 40,193 | — |
| 17 | Volkswagen Fox | 4.4% | 104,121 | — |
| 18 | Mercedes-Benz Clk | 4.3% | 104,027 | 4.3× · year by year → |
| 19 | Vauxhall Vectra | 4.3% | 117,307 | 4.3× · year by year → |
| 20 | Fiat Grande Punto | 4.1% | 25,466 | — |
Which years of car record Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced
| Year | Recorded in |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.0% |
These are rates by year of registration from 2010 to 2023, 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced
How common is Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced on an MOT?
It is recorded in 0.9% of all MOT tests — 1,049,817 records across 1,185 models.
Does Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced fail the MOT or just get an advisory?
11.3% of the records for it are a fail, 1.7% were fixed at the test, 0.0% are minor and 87.1% are advisories. In short, it is an advisory or minor most of the time rather than a fail.
Which cars record Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced most often?
Honda Fr-V and Honda Insight head the list, at a rate of each model's own tests — Honda Fr-V records it on 9.0%. Only models with at least 20,000 recorded tests are shown.
How much does it cost to fix Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced?
Typically £5–£25 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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