MOT Help from our Experts
New data from the DVSA shows that 50% of all faults found during the MOT test could be avoided by carrying out regular maintenance. Carrying out simple checks at home could help you to pass your MOT test first time and will help to keep you safe on the road.
If your vehicle fails it's MOT Test, you will need to have the defects identified as 'major' or 'dangerous' repaired to enable the vehicle to have a re-test and pass. There may also be 'Minor defects' (Repair as soon as possible) or 'Advisories' (Monitor and repair if necessary) listed on your MOT Certificate or Refusal of MOT. Having failed its MOT test, your vehicle may not be legal to drive until it is repaired and re-tested. (Although we have no rights to withhold your vehicle should you choose to take it away).
Every year, vehicles fail the MOT test due to minor faults which could have been avoided by some simple checks. Give your vehicle the best chance of passing its MOT test first time by inspecting the following components:
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment Your vehicle's front, rear, brake, fog, indicator and registration plate lights and rear reflectors must: Pairs of lights must emit light of the same colour, size and shape and headlight aim (both dip beam and main beam) should be below the horizontal, so as not to dazzle other drivers.