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  • MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles

    Inspection processes and rules for car, private bus and light commercial vehicle (class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicle) MOT tests.

  • MOT testing guide for test stations

    How the MOT scheme is administered and the rules for authorised examiners, testers and testing different types of vehicles.

  • 1. Brakes

    Brake condition and operation, service brakes, secondary brakes, parking brakes, anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic braking system (EBS) and brake fluid rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

  • 5. Axles, wheels, tyres and suspension

    Axle, wheel bearing, wheel and tyres, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and suspension (including springs, shock absorbers, and suspension arms and joints) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

  • 4. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

    Headlamp, position lamps, daytime running lamps, stop lamps, indicators, hazard warning lamps, fog lamps, reversing lamps, lighting ‘tell-tales’, trailer electrical socket, electrical wiring and battery rules and inspection …

  • 8. Nuisance

    Noise, exhaust emissions, engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) (sometimes called an engine management light or 'EML'), and fluid leak rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

  • 6. Body, structure and attachments

    Structure and attachments (including exhaust system and bumpers), and body and interior (including doors and catches, seats and floor) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

  • 'Show me, tell me' questions: car driving test

    The 'show me, tell me' vehicle safety questions that driving examiners can ask in car driving tests.

  • 3. Visibility

    Field of vision, bonnet catches, condition of the glass, the view to the rear, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

  • Introduction

    Definitions, vehicle classes, reasons to refuse to test a vehicle, narrow track vehicles, historic vehicles and inspection procedures for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

  • 2. Steering

    Mechanical condition, steering wheel and column or handlebar, forks and yokes, steering play and electronic power steering (EPS) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

  • 7. Other equipment

    Seat belts and restraint systems, airbags, anti-theft devices, horn, speedometer, speed limiter and electronic stability control (ESC) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

  • Car driving test

    Understanding your car driving test result, including what was assessed, what sorts of things counted as faults, and how to improve in each area.

  • Appendix 8: Disciplinary procedures

    Reasons for cessation of authorisation for authorised examiners and testers, informal appeal hearings, notice of cessations

  • E. Tester

    Who is eligible to become a tester, when applications might be refused, training and keeping up to date.

  • Appendix 6: Tester training and demonstration tests

    Training requirements for testers, initial MOT testing training, demonstration tests, MOT annual training for testers, keeping a training record, assessment of new and returning testers, assessment of continuing competence, …

  • MOT inspection manual: HGVs

    Inspection processes and standards for lorry, trailer and other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) MOT tests (annual tests).

  • New rules for towing a trailer with a car from 16 December 2021

    The rules about towing a trailer or caravan with a car changed on 16 December 2021. Find out how the changes affect you.

  • 0. Identification of the vehicle

    Registration plate (number plate) and vehicle identification number rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

  • Driving in the EU

    What UK drivers need to do to drive when visiting the EU