MOT Index

Read me first Some important things you really need to know about the MOT test and regulations.
Lights Vehicles with no lights, headlamps, side lamps, rear lamps, reflectors, indicators, stop lamps, hazard warning lamps, rear fog lamps
Steering Steering wheel condition, free play at steering wheel, steering box/rack, column, wear in ball joints, power steering, rear wheel steering
Suspension Leaf springs, coil springs, air/hydraulic systems
Shock absorbers Leakage, security, corrosion round fixing points
Drive shafts Front drive shafts, rear drive shafts, propellor shafts
Brakes System condition, pad/linings, brake performance,  pipes/hoses, pedal pad, brake servo, master cylinder/reservoir
Tyres and wheels Size, condition, 1.0mm tread depth, 1.6mm tread depth
Emissions Petrol engines, Diesel engines, Advanced emissions test (CAT), BETs (basic emissions test)
Seat belts Fitting requirements, pre-65 vehicles, pre-87 vehicles, child restraints
Corrosion Prescribed areas, none-prescribed areas, sharp edges, body condition
Bonnet
Others Body condition, windscreens, washers, wipers, doors, seats, number plates, chassis/vin numbers, exhaust system, rear view mirrors, fuel system, speedometers etc
MOT certificate dates First test early, unexpired old certificates, lease cars(VE103), dates of first registration
Fees Test fees, re-tests, appeals, replacement certificates, duplicate certificates

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