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What has changed?

A number of new checks have been introduced which concentrate on warning lights showing on the dash and connectors - some of which have been ignored in previous tests. In addition to the warning lights, there are a number of new checks covering other aspects of the vehicle. Your MOT tester will be able to answer any questions - worth asking before going for the test!

Why has it changed?

In a word - Europe. With a revised directive (2009/40/EC), the aim is to harmonise minimum test requirements across Europe and make sure the test reflects the electrical/electronic complexity of modern car safety features.

The list below highlights significant changes which can result in a failure.

    Conditions for failure
ABS warning light Electronic Stability Control
and Anti-Locking Brake systems		 A warning lamp:
a. is missing
b. does not illuminate
c. indicates a fault
d. for ABS does not follow the correct sequence of operation.

High Intensity Headlights

High Intensity Discharge or LED lights

Where fitted, the headlamp levelling or cleaning device is inoperative or obviously defective.

Airbag warning light Supplementary Restraint System (Airbags!) 1. An airbag is obviously missing or defective.
Note: A passenger airbag that has been switched off is not a Reason for Rejection.
2. A Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) malfunction indicator lamp is:
- inoperative
- indicating a system malfunction.
3.
a. A seat belt load limiter or pretensioner is obviously missing where fitted as original equipment;
b. a seat belt pretensioner or a ‘folded webbing’ type load limiter has obviously deployed.
Battery insecure

 Batteries A battery is insecure or leaking electrolyte.
Note: if you have had your battery changed at a garage or supercentre recently, make sure that it has been secured correctly. In our experience, 1 in 7 aren't!
Wiring shambles Electrical wiring

a. wiring is insecure or inadequately supported so that it is likely to become damaged;
b. wiring is damaged or has deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to cause a short circuit or become detached;
c. insulation is damaged or has deteriorated to the extent that bare wiring or connectors are exposed.
This can be difficult to check - both for you and the tester. Always worth a quick check of those wires/cables that you can see.
13 pin trailer socket Trailer sockets

A trailer electrical socket will fail if it:
a. is insecure;
b. is damaged or deteriorated to the extent that the connecting lead could not be securely connected.

A trailer 13 pin Euro-socket not operating the trailer lamps as intended.
Note: this check applies even if you have never used the socket! 7 pin sockets will be checked for damage/security. 13-pin sockets will have a full connectivity check and incorrect or inoperative circuits will result in failure.




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