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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | Brake pipe is at imminent risk of failure or fracture | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | Brake hose damaged and likely to fail | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Cable damaged or knotted | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Load sensing valve linkage defective | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Adjuster damaged, seized or having abnormal movement, excessive wear or incorrect adjustment | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Insufficient reserve travel | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Control cracked, damaged or excessively worn | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-1-1-5-control-cracked-damaged-or-excessively-worn | Hand operated brake control valve | 1.1.5 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/1-brakes | (a) | Control cracked, damaged or excessively worn | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-1-1-5-control-cracked-damaged-or-excessively-worn/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Ratchet not holding correctly | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-1-1-6-ratchet-not-holding-correctly | Parking brake lever or control | 1.1.6 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/1-brakes | (a) | Ratchet not holding correctly | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-1-1-6-ratchet-not-holding-correctly/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Control for electronic retarder does not allow gradual variation in effort | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-1-5-control-for-electronic-retarder-does-not-allow-gradual-variation-in-effort | Additional braking device (retarder) performance | 1.5 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/1-brakes | (a) | Control for electronic retarder does not allow gradual variation in effort | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-1-5-control-for-electronic-retarder-does-not-allow-gradual-variation-in-effort/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Warning device not working | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Warning device not working | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Brake fluid contaminated | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Excessive roughness in operation of steering | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-2-1-1-excessive-roughness-in-operation-of-steering | Steering gear condition | 2.1.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/2-steering | (a) | Excessive roughness in operation of steering | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-2-1-1-excessive-roughness-in-operation-of-steering/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Steering linkage fouling any part of the vehicle | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-2-1-4-steering-linkage-fouling-any-part-of-the-vehicle | Steering linkage operation | 2.1.4 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/2-steering | (a) | Steering linkage fouling any part of the vehicle | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-2-1-4-steering-linkage-fouling-any-part-of-the-vehicle/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Excessive movement of centre of steering wheel up or down | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-2-2-2-excessive-movement-of-centre-of-steering-wheel-up-or-down | Steering column or forks and yokes | 2.2.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/2-steering | (a) | Excessive movement of centre of steering wheel up or down | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-2-2-2-excessive-movement-of-centre-of-steering-wheel-up-or-down/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | EPS MIL indicating a system malfunction | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Wiper not operating or missing | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-3-4-wiper-not-operating-or-missing | Windscreen wipers | 3.4 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/3-visibility | (a) | Wiper not operating or missing | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-3-4-wiper-not-operating-or-missing/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-4-1-2-the-aim-of-a-headlamp-is-not-within-limits-laid-down-in-the-requirements | Headlamp alignment | 4.1.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a) | The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-4-1-2-the-aim-of-a-headlamp-is-not-within-limits-laid-down-in-the-requirements/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | Headlamp ‘on’ switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-4-1-4-headlamp-emitted-colour-position-or-intensity-not-in-accordance-with-the-require | Compliance with requirements | 4.1.4 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a) | Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-4-1-4-headlamp-emitted-colour-position-or-intensity-not-in-accordance-with-the-require/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Headlamp levelling device inoperative | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements or the rear position lamps can be switched off when the headlamps are on | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-4-4-3-lamp-emitted-colour-position-or-intensity-not-in-accordance-with-the-requirement | Compliance with requirements | 4.4.3 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a) | Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-4-4-3-lamp-emitted-colour-position-or-intensity-not-in-accordance-with-the-requirement/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour or position not in accordance with the requirements | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A reversing lamp inoperative | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Reversing lamp emitted colour or position not in accordance with the requirements | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-4-6-2-reversing-lamp-emitted-colour-or-position-not-in-accordance-with-the-requirement | Compliance with requirements | 4.6.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a) | Reversing lamp emitted colour or position not in accordance with the requirements | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-4-6-2-reversing-lamp-emitted-colour-or-position-not-in-accordance-with-the-requirement/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Reversing lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-4-6-3-reversing-lamp-switch-not-operating-in-accordance-with-the-requirements | Switching | 4.6.3 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a) | Reversing lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-4-6-3-reversing-lamp-switch-not-operating-in-accordance-with-the-requirements/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A rear registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-4-7-2-rear-registration-plate-lamp-does-not-illuminate-simultaneously-with-the-positio | Compliance with requirements | 4.7.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a) | Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-4-7-2-rear-registration-plate-lamp-does-not-illuminate-simultaneously-with-the-positio/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A hazard warning lamp tell-tale is not a flashing light | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-4-9-2-a-hazard-warning-lamp-tell-tale-is-not-a-flashing-light | Compliance with requirements | 4.9.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a) | A hazard warning lamp tell-tale is not a flashing light | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-4-9-2-a-hazard-warning-lamp-tell-tale-is-not-a-flashing-light/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | An axle fractured or deformed | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-5-1-1-an-axle-fractured-or-deformed | Axles | 5.1.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (a) | An axle fractured or deformed | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-5-1-1-an-axle-fractured-or-deformed/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A stub axle fractured | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-5-1-2-a-stub-axle-fractured | Stub axles | 5.1.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (a) | A stub axle fractured | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-5-1-2-a-stub-axle-fractured/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-5-2-2-any-fracture-or-welding-defect-on-a-wheel | Road wheel condition | 5.2.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (a) | Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-5-2-2-any-fracture-or-welding-defect-on-a-wheel/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A gas, air or fluid suspension system inoperative | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-5-3-5-a-gas-air-or-fluid-suspension-system-inoperative | Gas, air and fluid suspension | 5.3.5 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (a) | A gas, air or fluid suspension system inoperative | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-5-3-5-a-gas-air-or-fluid-suspension-system-inoperative/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-6-1-2-exhaust-system-has-a-major-leak-or-is-insecure | Exhaust system | 6.1.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/6-body-structure-and-attachments | (a) | Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-6-1-2-exhaust-system-has-a-major-leak-or-is-insecure/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A spare wheel carrier fractured or insecure | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-6-1-5-a-spare-wheel-carrier-fractured-or-insecure | Spare wheel carrier (if fitted) | 6.1.5 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/6-body-structure-and-attachments | (a) | A spare wheel carrier fractured or insecure | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-6-1-5-a-spare-wheel-carrier-fractured-or-insecure/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A towbar component damaged, defective, fractured or corroded | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-6-1-6-a-towbar-component-damaged-defective-fractured-or-corroded | Coupling mechanisms and towing equipment | 6.1.6 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/6-body-structure-and-attachments | (a) | A towbar component damaged, defective, fractured or corroded | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-6-1-6-a-towbar-component-damaged-defective-fractured-or-corroded/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A handgrip or footrest missing or insecure | (a) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-6-2-12-a-handgrip-or-footrest-missing-or-insecure | Handgrips and footrests | 6.2.12 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/6-body-structure-and-attachments | (a) | A handgrip or footrest missing or insecure | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-6-2-12-a-handgrip-or-footrest-missing-or-insecure/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | (a) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-6-2-3-a-door-will-not-open-using-the-relevant-control-or-close-properly | Doors and door catches | 6.2.3 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/6-body-structure-and-attachments | (a) | A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-6-2-3-a-door-will-not-open-using-the-relevant-control-or-close-properly/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A statutory seat belt missing | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-1-2-a-statutory-seat-belt-missing | Seat belt fitment and condition | 7.1.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/7-other-equipment | (a) | A statutory seat belt missing | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-1-2-a-statutory-seat-belt-missing/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A seat belt load limiter fitted as original equipment obviously missing or a folded webbing type load limiter deployed | (a) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-1-3-a-seat-belt-load-limiter-fitted-as-original-equipment-obviously-missing-or-a-fol | Seat belt load limiters | 7.1.3 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/7-other-equipment | (a) | A seat belt load limiter fitted as original equipment obviously missing or a folded webbing type load limiter deployed | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-1-3-a-seat-belt-load-limiter-fitted-as-original-equipment-obviously-missing-or-a-fol/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A seat belt pre-tensioner fitted as original equipment obviously missing or deployed | (a) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-1-4-a-seat-belt-pre-tensioner-fitted-as-original-equipment-obviously-missing-or-depl | Seat belt pre-tensioners | 7.1.4 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/7-other-equipment | (a) | A seat belt pre-tensioner fitted as original equipment obviously missing or deployed | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-1-4-a-seat-belt-pre-tensioner-fitted-as-original-equipment-obviously-missing-or-depl/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | An airbag fitted as original equipment obviously missing | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-1-5-an-airbag-fitted-as-original-equipment-obviously-missing | Airbags | 7.1.5 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/7-other-equipment | (a) | An airbag fitted as original equipment obviously missing | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-1-5-an-airbag-fitted-as-original-equipment-obviously-missing/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction | (a) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-1-6-an-srs-malfunction-indicator-lamp-mil-indicates-a-system-malfunction | Supplementary restraint system (SRS) | 7.1.6 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/7-other-equipment | (a) | An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-1-6-an-srs-malfunction-indicator-lamp-mil-indicates-a-system-malfunction/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Speed limiter not fitted in accordance with the requirements | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-10-speed-limiter-not-fitted-in-accordance-with-the-requirements | Speed limiter (if required) | 7.10 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/7-other-equipment | (a) | Speed limiter not fitted in accordance with the requirements | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-10-speed-limiter-not-fitted-in-accordance-with-the-requirements/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Wheel speed sensors missing or damaged | (a) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-12-wheel-speed-sensors-missing-or-damaged | Electronic stability control (ESC) | 7.12 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/7-other-equipment | (a) | Wheel speed sensors missing or damaged | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-12-wheel-speed-sensors-missing-or-damaged/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | Steering lock missing or not functioning | (a) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-3-steering-lock-missing-or-not-functioning | Anti-theft device | 7.3 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/7-other-equipment | (a) | Steering lock missing or not functioning | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-3-steering-lock-missing-or-not-functioning/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Audible warning not working | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-7-audible-warning-not-working | Audible warning (horn) | 7.7 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/7-other-equipment | (a) | Audible warning not working | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-7-audible-warning-not-working/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Speedometer not fitted where one is required | (a) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-8-speedometer-not-fitted-where-one-is-required | Speedometer | 7.8 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/7-other-equipment | (a) | Speedometer not fitted where one is required | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-7-8-speedometer-not-fitted-where-one-is-required/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | (a) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-8-1-1-exhaust-noise-levels-in-excess-of-those-permitted | Noise suppression system | 8.1.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/8-nuisance | (a) | Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-8-1-1-exhaust-noise-levels-in-excess-of-those-permitted/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer: missing, obviously modified or obviously defective | (a) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-8-2-1-1-emission-control-equipment-fitted-by-the-manufacturer-missing-obviously-modified | Exhaust emission control equipment | 8.2.1.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/8-nuisance | (a) | Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer: missing, obviously modified or obviously defective | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-8-2-1-1-emission-control-equipment-fitted-by-the-manufacturer-missing-obviously-modified/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, obviously modified or obviously defective | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limit | (a) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Brake servo defective or ineffective | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Actuator cracked or damaged and braking performance not affected | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | Endurance braking system connectors or mountings insecure | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Other braking system (e.g. antifreeze pump, air dryer etc.) component damaged or corroded to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-1-1-21-other-braking-system-e-g-antifreeze-pump-air-dryer-etc-component-damaged-or-corr | Complete braking system | 1.1.21 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/1-brakes | (a)(i) | Other braking system (e.g. antifreeze pump, air dryer etc.) component damaged or corroded to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-1-1-21-other-braking-system-e-g-antifreeze-pump-air-dryer-etc-component-damaged-or-corr/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Insufficient pressure/vacuum assistance for less than four brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | Low-pressure warning gauge or indicator malfunctioning or defective | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Valve damaged or excessive air leak | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | Reservoir has minor damage or corrosion | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Braking effort inadequate at a wheel | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Braking effort inadequate at any wheel | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-1-4-2-parking-brake-efficiency-below-minimum-requirement | Efficiency | 1.4.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/1-brakes | (a)(i) | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-1-4-2-parking-brake-efficiency-below-minimum-requirement/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Steering gear casing not properly attached | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A steering linkage component with relative movement between components which should be fixed | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Relative movement between steering wheel and column indicating looseness | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is excessive | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | An obstruction within the driver’s field of view that significantly affects his view in front or to the sides outside the swept area of windscreen | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-3-1-an-obstruction-within-the-driver-s-field-of-view-that-significantly-affects-his- | Field of vision | 3.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/3-visibility | (a)(i) | An obstruction within the driver’s field of view that significantly affects his view in front or to the sides outside the swept area of windscreen | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-3-1-an-obstruction-within-the-driver-s-field-of-view-that-significantly-affects-his-/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver’s view | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A headlamp with up to ½ light sources not functioning in the case of LED | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | Headlamp cleaning device inoperative | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-1-6-headlamp-cleaning-device-inoperative | Headlamp cleaning devices | 4.1.6 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a)(i) | Headlamp cleaning device inoperative | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-1-6-headlamp-cleaning-device-inoperative/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A trailer electrical socket insecure | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-10-a-trailer-electrical-socket-insecure | Trailer electrical socket | 4.10 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a)(i) | A trailer electrical socket insecure | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-10-a-trailer-electrical-socket-insecure/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | Electrical wiring insecure or inadequately secured | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-11-electrical-wiring-insecure-or-inadequately-secured | Electrical wiring | 4.11 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a)(i) | Electrical wiring insecure or inadequately secured | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-11-electrical-wiring-insecure-or-inadequately-secured/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | Lamp multiple light source up to a half not functioning | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-3-1-stop-lamp-s-with-a-multiple-light-source-up-to-1-2-not-functioning | Presence, condition and operation | 4.3.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a)(i) | Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-3-1-stop-lamp-s-with-a-multiple-light-source-up-to-1-2-not-functioning/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-3-2-stop-lamp-s-switch-does-not-operate-in-accordance-with-the-requirements | Switching | 4.3.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a)(i) | Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-3-2-stop-lamp-s-switch-does-not-operate-in-accordance-with-the-requirements/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A stop lamp position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-3-3-a-stop-lamp-position-or-intensity-not-in-accordance-with-the-requirements | Compliance with requirements | 4.3.3 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a)(i) | A stop lamp position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-3-3-a-stop-lamp-position-or-intensity-not-in-accordance-with-the-requirements/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A direction indicator lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-4-1-a-direction-indicator-lamp-with-a-multiple-light-source-up-to-1-2-not-functionin | Presence, condition and operation | 4.4.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a)(i) | A direction indicator lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-4-1-a-direction-indicator-lamp-with-a-multiple-light-source-up-to-1-2-not-functionin/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | Indicator or hazard warning switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A front or rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-5-1-a-front-or-rear-fog-lamp-with-a-multiple-light-source-up-to-1-2-not-functioning | Presence, condition and operation | 4.5.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a)(i) | A front or rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-5-1-a-front-or-rear-fog-lamp-with-a-multiple-light-source-up-to-1-2-not-functioning/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | Reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-8-1-reflector-defective-or-damaged-by-up-to-50-of-the-reflecting-surface | Presence, condition and operation | 4.8.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a)(i) | Reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-8-1-reflector-defective-or-damaged-by-up-to-50-of-the-reflecting-surface/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | Reflector colour or position not in accordance with the requirements | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-8-2-reflector-colour-or-position-not-in-accordance-with-the-requirements | Compliance with requirements | 4.8.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a)(i) | Reflector colour or position not in accordance with the requirements | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-8-2-reflector-colour-or-position-not-in-accordance-with-the-requirements/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A mandatory tell-tale for direction indicators or hazard warning missing or inoperative | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-9-1-a-mandatory-tell-tale-for-direction-indicators-or-hazard-warning-missing-or-inop | Presence, condition and operation | 4.9.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a)(i) | A mandatory tell-tale for direction indicators or hazard warning missing or inoperative | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-9-1-a-mandatory-tell-tale-for-direction-indicators-or-hazard-warning-missing-or-inop/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A wheel bearing with excessive play | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-5-1-3-a-wheel-bearing-with-excessive-play | Wheel bearings | 5.1.3 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (a)(i) | A wheel bearing with excessive play | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-5-1-3-a-wheel-bearing-with-excessive-play/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-5-2-1-a-wheel-with-a-loose-or-missing-wheel-nut-bolt-or-stud | Road wheel and hub | 5.2.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (a)(i) | A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-5-2-1-a-wheel-with-a-loose-or-missing-wheel-nut-bolt-or-stud/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A tyre load capacity or speed rating not in accordance with the minimum requirements | (a)(i) | [
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Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts
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What each vehicle defect is categorised as at a roadworthiness inspection, and therefore whether it fails the test. Each record is one defect under one authority, stating the defect reference, the defect wording as published, and the category (Minor, Major or Dangerous). Covers the DVSA MOT inspection manual for cars, vans and passenger vehicles (classes 3, 4, 5 and 7), the DVSA MOT inspection manual for motorcycles (classes 1 and 2), EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I, and the US minimum periodic inspection standards in 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396. Answers 'is a cracked windscreen a major or minor MOT defect', 'MOT inspection manual zone A windscreen damage', 'does a worn wheel bearing fail an MOT', 'is a tyre bulge dangerous or major', and 'what fails an MOT test'. The same defect usually appears twice, once Major and once Dangerous, separated only by a severity qualifier, and the UK, EU and US verdicts for the same physical fault do not always agree.
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Sources
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/1-brakes
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/2-steering
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/3-visibility
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/6-body-structure-and-attachments
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/7-other-equipment
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/8-nuisance
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes
- https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/appendix-A_to_part_396
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