Recorded in
0.7% 0% fail
of every MOT test in our data — 821,335 records across 1,195 models.
Steering → Track rod end dust cover damaged
The Track rod end dust cover damaged MOT failure is recorded in 0.7% of all MOT tests in the DVSA data — 821,335 records across 1,195 models. A typical repair costs £18–£45. 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
0%
were noted without failing the car.
Typical cost
£18–£45
Usually a DIY or independent-garage job. Estimate, fitted where needed.
What Track rod end dust cover damaged means on an MOT
Track rod end dust cover damaged is an MOT inspection item in the steering section of the manual. The tester records it when they see the condition the description names — here, when track rod end dust cover damaged. How serious it is — fail, minor or advisory — comes from the tester's grading in the DVSA record, not from this page.
How common is Track rod end dust cover damaged on an MOT?
Recorded in 0.7% of every MOT test in our data — 821,335 records across 1,195 models. That is 1% in every hundred tests, which puts Track rod end dust cover damaged in the middle of the items testers record.
Of the 821,335 records for this item, 0.0% of the records are a fail (Major or Dangerous), 100.0% are minor.
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.
- Ball joint excessively worn — 3,470,178 records
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view — 2,946,989 records
- Track rod end ball joint has excessive play — 2,183,629 records
- Linkage ball joints ball joint excessively worn — 2,013,659 records
- Ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated — 1,383,630 records
- Joints constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt — 1,297,258 records
- Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt — 746,737 records
- Linkage ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt — 664,430 records
- Linkage ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated — 610,734 records
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt — 288,384 records
What does it cost to fix Track rod end dust cover damaged?
A typical repair on this item costs £18–£45 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 Track rod end dust cover damaged most often
As a rate of each model's own tests, Honda Fr-V and Vauxhall Adam lead the list: Honda Fr-V records it on 8.3% 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 | Honda Fr-V | 8.3% | 27,466 | — |
| 2 | Vauxhall Adam | 8.0% | 216,628 | — |
| 3 | Nissan Almera | 6.8% | 54,229 | — |
| 4 | Fiat 500X | 5.8% | 122,495 | — |
| 5 | Honda Cr-V | 5.8% | 690,537 | 8.3× · year by year → |
| 6 | Mitsubishi Colt | 5.7% | 86,319 | — |
| 7 | Jeep Renegade | 5.6% | 92,469 | — |
| 8 | Jaguar S-Type | 5.1% | 39,418 | — |
| 9 | Honda Insight | 4.6% | 30,810 | — |
| 10 | Honda Civic | 4.4% | 985,342 | 6.3× · year by year → |
| 11 | Vauxhall Corsa | 4.1% | 3,313,248 | 5.9× · year by year → |
| 12 | SEAT Arona | 4.0% | 132,355 | — |
| 13 | Volkswagen Beetle | 3.5% | 167,030 | 5.0× · year by year → |
| 14 | Audi A2 | 3.4% | 25,108 | — |
| 15 | Land Rover Defender | 3.4% | 256,078 | 4.9× · year by year → |
| 16 | Volkswagen Fox | 3.3% | 104,121 | — |
| 17 | Mitsubishi Asx | 3.3% | 95,389 | 4.7× · year by year → |
| 18 | Volkswagen Polo | 3.1% | 2,279,964 | 4.4× · year by year → |
| 19 | Volkswagen Bora | 3.0% | 20,051 | — |
| 20 | Mazda Cx-5 | 2.8% | 223,711 | — |
Which years of car record Track rod end dust cover damaged
| Year | Recorded in |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.0% |
These are rates by year of registration from 2010 to 2024, 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 Track rod end dust cover damaged
How common is Track rod end dust cover damaged on an MOT?
It is recorded in 0.7% of all MOT tests — 821,335 records across 1,195 models.
Does Track rod end dust cover damaged fail the MOT or just get an advisory?
0.0% of the records for it are a fail, 0.0% were fixed at the test, 100.0% are minor and 0.0% are advisories. In short, it is an advisory or minor most of the time rather than a fail.
Which cars record Track rod end dust cover damaged most often?
Honda Fr-V and Vauxhall Adam head the list, at a rate of each model's own tests — Honda Fr-V records it on 8.3%. Only models with at least 20,000 recorded tests are shown.
How much does it cost to fix Track rod end dust cover damaged?
Typically £18–£45 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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