Westfield Sports Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Westfield Sports reliable? We analysed 2,043 real MOT tests across 213 vehicles to find out.
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The Westfield Sports is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake binding, stop lamp not working and headlamp not working on dipped beam. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Westfield Sports.
Westfield Sports Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Westfield Sports. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Westfield Sports MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Westfield Sports to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Westfield Sports Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Westfield Sports fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Westfield Sports Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Westfield Sports owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Westfield Sports MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Westfield Sports year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 57 | 77.2% | 7,606 | 14,813 | 19,468 |
| 2009 | 50 | 96.0% | 8,561 | 15,026 | 79,674 |
| 2008 | 52 | 90.4% | 2,890 | 4,684 | 7,066 |
| 2005 | 148 | 84.5% | 3,128 | 7,886 | 12,252 |
| 2004 | 67 | 89.6% | 3,348 | 10,567 | 18,588 |
| 2003 | 88 | 85.2% | 4,025 | 6,158 | 9,848 |
| 2002 | 109 | 85.3% | 5,414 | 9,573 | 14,580 |
| 2001 | 76 | 86.8% | 5,648 | 19,045 | 24,586 |
| 2000 | 79 | 88.6% | 7,462 | 13,818 | 21,055 |
| 1999 | 72 | 86.1% | 11,629 | 14,896 | 17,560 |
| 1998 | 67 | 91.0% | 881 | 12,933 | 25,518 |
| 1997 | 153 | 77.8% | 9,718 | 14,038 | 16,868 |
| 1995 | 58 | 89.7% | 8,040 | 14,058 | 20,384 |
| 1994 | 95 | 87.4% | 3,561 | 20,151 | 36,655 |
| 1992 | 52 | 86.5% | 4,157 | 7,138 | 8,286 |
| 1991 | 83 | 86.7% | 12,102 | 25,282 | 34,296 |
| 1990 | 94 | 80.9% | 7,627 | 12,318 | 18,660 |
| 1989 | 129 | 86.0% | 4,320 | 8,642 | 23,107 |
| 1988 | 120 | 75.8% | 6,551 | 12,250 | 18,376 |
| 1971 | 96 | 86.5% | 4,769 | 7,296 | 10,978 |
How Long Does a Westfield Sports Last?
Based on 213 Westfield Sports vehicles on UK roads.
Westfield Sports Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Westfield Sports MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Westfield Sports
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
75.8% MOT pass rate from 120 tests
The best year to buy a used Westfield Sports is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.0% across 50 tests. The 1988 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Westfield Sports Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Sports THIS CAR | 85.8% | 2,043 | 10,523 mi | 55 yrs |
| Westfield Sport 2000 | 85.4% | 6,113 | 9,391 mi | 55 yrs |
| Westfield 1600 | 85% | 6,004 | 10,268 mi | 55 yrs |
| Westfield SE | 87% | 3,225 | 10,679 mi | 55 yrs |
| BMW 530D M Sport A | 80.2% | 932 | 139,097 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Westfield Sport 2000 (85.4% pass rate) and the Westfield 1600 (85.0% pass rate), the Westfield Sports outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Westfield Sports has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.8% across 2,043 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Westfield Sports are brake binding (17 recorded failures), stop lamp not working (16), and headlamp not working on dipped beam (16). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Westfield Sports owner drives around 408 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Westfield Sports models stay on UK roads for around 55 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.