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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit | (a)(ii) | [
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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) | Major | A battery leaking | (b) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A body or cab insecure | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-6-2-2-a-body-or-cab-insecure | Cab and body mounting | 6.2.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/6-body-structure-and-attachments | (a)(i) | A body or cab insecure | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-6-2-2-a-body-or-cab-insecure/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A body or cab insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired | (a)(ii) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A body or cab obviously not squarely located on chassis | (b) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A body panel or body component likely to become detached | (a)(ii) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-ii-6-2-1-a-body-panel-or-body-component-likely-to-become-detached | Body condition | 6.2.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/6-body-structure-and-attachments | (a)(ii) | A body panel or body component likely to become detached | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-ii-6-2-1-a-body-panel-or-body-component-likely-to-become-detached/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A body pillar insecure | (b)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-6-2-1-a-body-pillar-insecure | Body condition | 6.2.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/6-body-structure-and-attachments | (b)(i) | A body pillar insecure | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-6-2-1-a-body-pillar-insecure/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently | (b)(ii) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A bonnet which cannot be safely secured in the closed position | (b)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A brake on any wheel grabbing severely | (c) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A brake on any wheel grabbing severely | (c) | [
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DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2) | Major | A brake on any wheel grabbing severely | (c) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-motorcycles-classes-1-and-2-c-1-2-1-a-brake-on-any-wheel-grabbing-severely | Brake performance | 1.2.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes | (c) | A brake on any wheel grabbing severely | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-motorcycles-classes-1-and-2-c-1-2-1-a-brake-on-any-wheel-grabbing-severely/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A cab step or step ring in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury | (b) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-6-2-8-a-cab-step-or-step-ring-in-such-a-condition-that-it-is-likely-to-cause-injury | Cab steps (if fitted) | 6.2.8 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/6-body-structure-and-attachments | (b) | A cab step or step ring in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-6-2-8-a-cab-step-or-step-ring-in-such-a-condition-that-it-is-likely-to-cause-injury/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A cab step or step ring insecure | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A cab step or step ring so insecure that it is likely to cause injury | (a)(ii) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-ii-6-2-8-a-cab-step-or-step-ring-so-insecure-that-it-is-likely-to-cause-injury | Cab steps (if fitted) | 6.2.8 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/6-body-structure-and-attachments | (a)(ii) | A cab step or step ring so insecure that it is likely to cause injury | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-ii-6-2-8-a-cab-step-or-step-ring-so-insecure-that-it-is-likely-to-cause-injury/ | [
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EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I | Major | A damaged or bent shaft. | (e) | [
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EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I | Major | A damaged or excessively corroded component. | (b) | [
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] | eu-directive-2014-45-eu-annex-i-b-5-3-3-a-damaged-or-excessively-corroded-component | Torque tubes, radius arms, wishbones and suspension arms | 5.3.3 | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045 | (b) | A damaged or excessively corroded component. Stability of component affected or component fractured. | | | X | X | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/eu-directive-2014-45-eu-annex-i-b-5-3-3-a-damaged-or-excessively-corroded-component/ | [
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EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I | Major | A damaged or fractured spring component. | (b) | [
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] | eu-directive-2014-45-eu-annex-i-b-5-3-1-a-damaged-or-fractured-spring-component | Springs and stabiliser | 5.3.1 | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045 | (b) | A damaged or fractured spring component. Main spring (-leaf), or additional leafs very seriously affected. | | | X | X | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/eu-directive-2014-45-eu-annex-i-b-5-3-1-a-damaged-or-fractured-spring-component/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A date code illegible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus or coach | (n)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A direction indicator lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | (b) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-4-4-3-a-direction-indicator-lamp-adversely-affected-by-the-operation-of-any-other-lamp | 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 | (b) | A direction indicator lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-4-4-3-a-direction-indicator-lamp-adversely-affected-by-the-operation-of-any-other-lamp/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A door hinge, catch or pillar excessively deteriorated | (c)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-6-2-3-a-door-hinge-catch-or-pillar-excessively-deteriorated | 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 | (c)(i) | A door hinge, catch or pillar excessively deteriorated | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-6-2-3-a-door-hinge-catch-or-pillar-excessively-deteriorated/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A door hinge, catch or pillar missing or insecure | (c)(ii) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-ii-6-2-3-a-door-hinge-catch-or-pillar-missing-or-insecure | 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 | (c)(ii) | A door hinge, catch or pillar missing or insecure | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-ii-6-2-3-a-door-hinge-catch-or-pillar-missing-or-insecure/ | [
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EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I | Major | A door will not open or close properly. | (a) | [
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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) | [
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] | 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 driver’s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not working as intended | (b)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A driver’s seat insecure | (a)(ii) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A driver’s seat with a defective structure | (a)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A floor excessively deteriorated or insecure | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-6-2-4-a-floor-excessively-deteriorated-or-insecure | Floor | 6.2.4 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/6-body-structure-and-attachments | (a)(i) | A floor excessively deteriorated or insecure | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-6-2-4-a-floor-excessively-deteriorated-or-insecure/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A front or rear fog lamp likely to become detached | (c)(ii) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-ii-4-5-1-a-front-or-rear-fog-lamp-likely-to-become-detached | 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 | (c)(ii) | A front or rear fog lamp likely to become detached | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-ii-4-5-1-a-front-or-rear-fog-lamp-likely-to-become-detached/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A front or rear fog lamp not securely attached | (c)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-4-5-1-a-front-or-rear-fog-lamp-not-securely-attached | 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 | (c)(i) | A front or rear fog lamp not securely attached | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-4-5-1-a-front-or-rear-fog-lamp-not-securely-attached/ | [
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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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US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396 | Reject | A fuel system with a visable leak at any point | a. | [
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US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396 | Reject | A fuel tank filler cap missing | b. | [
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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 | A handgrip or footrest missing or insecure | (a) | [
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] | 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) | 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) | Major | A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED | (a)(ii) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-ii-4-1-1-a-headlamp-missing-inoperative-or-more-than-not-functioning-in-the-case-of-led | Presence, condition and operation | 4.1.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a)(ii) | A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-ii-4-1-1-a-headlamp-missing-inoperative-or-more-than-not-functioning-in-the-case-of-led/ | [
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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) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-1-1-a-headlamp-with-up-to-light-sources-not-functioning-in-the-case-of-led | Presence, condition and operation | 4.1.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a)(i) | A headlamp with up to ½ light sources not functioning in the case of LED | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-4-1-1-a-headlamp-with-up-to-light-sources-not-functioning-in-the-case-of-led/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A king pin loose in the axle beam | (d)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-d-i-5-1-2-a-king-pin-loose-in-the-axle-beam | 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 | (d)(i) | A king pin loose in the axle beam | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-d-i-5-1-2-a-king-pin-loose-in-the-axle-beam/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability | (d)(ii) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-d-ii-5-1-2-a-king-pin-so-loose-it-is-likely-to-affect-directional-stability | 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 | (d)(ii) | A king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-d-ii-5-1-2-a-king-pin-so-loose-it-is-likely-to-affect-directional-stability/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | (c) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-4-2-3-a-lamp-adversely-affected-by-the-operation-of-any-other-lamp | Compliance with requirements | 4.2.3 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (c) | A lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-4-2-3-a-lamp-adversely-affected-by-the-operation-of-any-other-lamp/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A lamp likely to become detached | (c)(ii) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-ii-4-4-1-a-lamp-likely-to-become-detached | 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 | (c)(ii) | A lamp likely to become detached | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-ii-4-4-1-a-lamp-likely-to-become-detached/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A lamp not securely attached | (c)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-4-4-1-a-lamp-not-securely-attached | 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 | (c)(i) | A lamp not securely attached | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-4-4-1-a-lamp-not-securely-attached/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected | (b)(ii) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-ii-4-5-1-a-lens-defective-such-that-emitted-light-is-adversely-affected | 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 | (b)(ii) | A lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-ii-4-5-1-a-lens-defective-such-that-emitted-light-is-adversely-affected/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected | (b)(ii) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-ii-4-3-1-a-lens-defective-such-that-the-emitted-light-is-adversely-affected | 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 | (b)(ii) | A lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-ii-4-3-1-a-lens-defective-such-that-the-emitted-light-is-adversely-affected/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected | (b)(ii) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-ii-4-4-1-a-lens-defective-such-that-the-emitted-light-is-adversely-affected | 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 | (b)(ii) | A lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-ii-4-4-1-a-lens-defective-such-that-the-emitted-light-is-adversely-affected/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | (b)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-4-3-1-a-lens-defective-which-has-no-effect-on-emitted-light | 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 | (b)(i) | A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-4-3-1-a-lens-defective-which-has-no-effect-on-emitted-light/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | (b)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-4-4-1-a-lens-defective-which-has-no-effect-on-emitted-light | 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 | (b)(i) | A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-4-4-1-a-lens-defective-which-has-no-effect-on-emitted-light/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | (b)(i) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-4-5-1-a-lens-defective-which-has-no-effect-on-emitted-light | 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 | (b)(i) | A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-4-5-1-a-lens-defective-which-has-no-effect-on-emitted-light/ | [
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EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I | Major | A loose or damaged panel or part likely to cause injury. | (a) | [
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] | eu-directive-2014-45-eu-annex-i-a-6-2-1-a-loose-or-damaged-panel-or-part-likely-to-cause-injury | Condition | 6.2.1 | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045 | (a) | A loose or damaged panel or part likely to cause injury. Likely to fall off. | | | X | X | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/eu-directive-2014-45-eu-annex-i-a-6-2-1-a-loose-or-damaged-panel-or-part-likely-to-cause-injury/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A passenger seat insecure | (a)(ii) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-ii-6-2-6-a-passenger-seat-insecure | Passenger seats | 6.2.6 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/6-body-structure-and-attachments | (a)(ii) | A passenger seat insecure | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-ii-6-2-6-a-passenger-seat-insecure/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | (b) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-4-5-4-a-rear-fog-lamp-adversely-affected-by-the-operation-of-any-other-lamp | Compliance with requirements | 4.5.4 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (b) | A rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-4-5-4-a-rear-fog-lamp-adversely-affected-by-the-operation-of-any-other-lamp/ | [
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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-a-4-7-1-a-rear-registration-plate-lamp-throwing-direct-white-light-to-the-rear | Presence, condition and operation | 4.7.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (a) | A rear registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-4-7-1-a-rear-registration-plate-lamp-throwing-direct-white-light-to-the-rear/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A recut tyre fitted to a vehicle not permitted to be fitted with recut tyres | (g) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A registration plate lamp likely to become detached | (c)(ii) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A registration plate lamp not securely attached | (c)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-4-7-1-a-registration-plate-lamp-not-securely-attached | Presence, condition and operation | 4.7.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (c)(i) | A registration plate lamp not securely attached | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-4-7-1-a-registration-plate-lamp-not-securely-attached/ | [
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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 | A reversing lamp lens defective | (b) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-4-6-1-a-reversing-lamp-lens-defective | Condition and operation | 4.6.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (b) | A reversing lamp lens defective | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-4-6-1-a-reversing-lamp-lens-defective/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A reversing lamp likely to become detached | (c)(ii) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-ii-4-6-1-a-reversing-lamp-likely-to-become-detached | Condition and operation | 4.6.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (c)(ii) | A reversing lamp likely to become detached | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-ii-4-6-1-a-reversing-lamp-likely-to-become-detached/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A reversing lamp not securely attached | (c)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-4-6-1-a-reversing-lamp-not-securely-attached | Condition and operation | 4.6.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment | (c)(i) | A reversing lamp not securely attached | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-4-6-1-a-reversing-lamp-not-securely-attached/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A shock absorber bush excessively worn | (c) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-5-3-2-a-shock-absorber-bush-excessively-worn | Shock absorbers | 5.3.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (c) | A shock absorber bush excessively worn | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-5-3-2-a-shock-absorber-bush-excessively-worn/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A shock absorber insecurely attached to chassis or axle | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-5-3-2-a-shock-absorber-insecurely-attached-to-chassis-or-axle | Shock absorbers | 5.3.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (a)(i) | A shock absorber insecurely attached to chassis or axle | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-5-3-2-a-shock-absorber-insecurely-attached-to-chassis-or-axle/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A shock absorber missing or likely to become detached | (a)(ii) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-ii-5-3-2-a-shock-absorber-missing-or-likely-to-become-detached | Shock absorbers | 5.3.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (a)(ii) | A shock absorber missing or likely to become detached | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-ii-5-3-2-a-shock-absorber-missing-or-likely-to-become-detached/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A shock absorber which has negligible damping effect | (d) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-d-5-3-2-a-shock-absorber-which-has-negligible-damping-effect | Shock absorbers | 5.3.2 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (d) | A shock absorber which has negligible damping effect | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-d-5-3-2-a-shock-absorber-which-has-negligible-damping-effect/ | [
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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 spare wheel insecure in carrier | (b)(i) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-6-1-5-a-spare-wheel-insecure-in-carrier | 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 | (b)(i) | A spare wheel insecure in carrier | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-6-1-5-a-spare-wheel-insecure-in-carrier/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A spare wheel likely to become detached | (b)(ii) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-ii-6-1-5-a-spare-wheel-likely-to-become-detached | 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 | (b)(ii) | A spare wheel likely to become detached | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-ii-6-1-5-a-spare-wheel-likely-to-become-detached/ | [
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EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I | Major | A spare wheel not securely fixed in carrier | (c) | [
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] | eu-directive-2014-45-eu-annex-i-c-6-1-5-a-spare-wheel-not-securely-fixed-in-carrier | Spare wheel carrier (if fitted) | 6.1.5 | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045 | (c) | A spare wheel not securely fixed in carrier Very serious risk of falling off. | | | X | X | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/eu-directive-2014-45-eu-annex-i-c-6-1-5-a-spare-wheel-not-securely-fixed-in-carrier/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A spigot mounted wheel hub excessively worn or damaged | (b)(i) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-5-2-1-a-spigot-mounted-wheel-hub-excessively-worn-or-damaged | 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 | (b)(i) | A spigot mounted wheel hub excessively worn or damaged | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-5-2-1-a-spigot-mounted-wheel-hub-excessively-worn-or-damaged/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A spring insecurely attached to chassis or axle | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-5-3-1-a-spring-insecurely-attached-to-chassis-or-axle | Springs | 5.3.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (a)(i) | A spring insecurely attached to chassis or axle | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-5-3-1-a-spring-insecurely-attached-to-chassis-or-axle/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A spring main leaf fractured | (b)(ii) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-ii-5-3-1-a-spring-main-leaf-fractured | Springs | 5.3.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (b)(ii) | A spring main leaf fractured | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-ii-5-3-1-a-spring-main-leaf-fractured/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A spring missing | (c)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-5-3-1-a-spring-missing | Springs | 5.3.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (c)(i) | A spring missing | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-5-3-1-a-spring-missing/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A spring missing and directional control affected | (c)(ii) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-ii-5-3-1-a-spring-missing-and-directional-control-affected | Springs | 5.3.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (c)(ii) | A spring missing and directional control affected | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-ii-5-3-1-a-spring-missing-and-directional-control-affected/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A spring modified so that the suspension is inoperative | (d)(ii) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-d-ii-5-3-1-a-spring-modified-so-that-the-suspension-is-inoperative | Springs | 5.3.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (d)(ii) | A spring modified so that the suspension is inoperative | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-d-ii-5-3-1-a-spring-modified-so-that-the-suspension-is-inoperative/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | (b)(i) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-5-3-1-a-spring-or-spring-component-fractured-or-seriously-weakened | Springs | 5.3.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (b)(i) | A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-5-3-1-a-spring-or-spring-component-fractured-or-seriously-weakened/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A spring with an unsafe modification | (d)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-d-i-5-3-1-a-spring-with-an-unsafe-modification | Springs | 5.3.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (d)(i) | A spring with an unsafe modification | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-d-i-5-3-1-a-spring-with-an-unsafe-modification/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A spring with fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible | (a)(ii) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-ii-5-3-1-a-spring-with-fixings-loose-to-the-extent-that-relative-movement-is-visible | Springs | 5.3.1 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (a)(ii) | A spring with fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-ii-5-3-1-a-spring-with-fixings-loose-to-the-extent-that-relative-movement-is-visible/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A statutory seat belt missing | (a) | [
"authority"
] | 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 steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | (b)(i) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-2-1-3-a-steering-ball-joint-with-excessive-wear-or-free-play | Steering linkage condition | 2.1.3 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/2-steering | (b)(i) | A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-2-1-3-a-steering-ball-joint-with-excessive-wear-or-free-play/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A steering ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment | (b)(ii) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-ii-2-1-3-a-steering-ball-joint-worn-to-the-extent-there-is-a-serious-risk-of-detachment | Steering linkage condition | 2.1.3 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/2-steering | (b)(ii) | A steering ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-ii-2-1-3-a-steering-ball-joint-worn-to-the-extent-there-is-a-serious-risk-of-detachment/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A steering linkage component fractured or deformed | (c)(i) | [
"authority"
] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-2-1-3-a-steering-linkage-component-fractured-or-deformed | Steering linkage condition | 2.1.3 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/2-steering | (c)(i) | A steering linkage component fractured or deformed | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-2-1-3-a-steering-linkage-component-fractured-or-deformed/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A steering linkage component modified to the extent that steering is affected | (f)(ii) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-f-ii-2-1-3-a-steering-linkage-component-modified-to-the-extent-that-steering-is-affected | Steering linkage condition | 2.1.3 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/2-steering | (f)(ii) | A steering linkage component modified to the extent that steering is affected | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-f-ii-2-1-3-a-steering-linkage-component-modified-to-the-extent-that-steering-is-affected/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A steering linkage component with an unsafe modification | (f)(i) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | (b) | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A stop lamp likely to become detached | (c)(ii) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-ii-4-3-1-a-stop-lamp-likely-to-become-detached | 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 | (c)(ii) | A stop lamp likely to become detached | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-ii-4-3-1-a-stop-lamp-likely-to-become-detached/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A stop lamp not securely attached | (c)(i) | [
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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) | 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) | Major | A stub axle swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn | (b)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-5-1-2-a-stub-axle-swivel-pin-and-or-bush-excessively-worn | 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 | (b)(i) | A stub axle swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-5-1-2-a-stub-axle-swivel-pin-and-or-bush-excessively-worn/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | (b)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-5-3-3-a-suspension-component-excessively-damaged-or-corroded | Suspension arms, rods, struts, sub-frames, anti-roll bars etc. | 5.3.3 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (b)(i) | A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-5-3-3-a-suspension-component-excessively-damaged-or-corroded/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A suspension component fractured or likely to fail | (b)(ii) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-ii-5-3-3-a-suspension-component-fractured-or-likely-to-fail | Suspension arms, rods, struts, sub-frames, anti-roll bars etc. | 5.3.3 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (b)(ii) | A suspension component fractured or likely to fail | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-ii-5-3-3-a-suspension-component-fractured-or-likely-to-fail/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A suspension component insecurely attached to chassis or axle | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-5-3-3-a-suspension-component-insecurely-attached-to-chassis-or-axle | Suspension arms, rods, struts, sub-frames, anti-roll bars etc. | 5.3.3 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (a)(i) | A suspension component insecurely attached to chassis or axle | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-5-3-3-a-suspension-component-insecurely-attached-to-chassis-or-axle/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A suspension component with an unsafe modification | (c)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-5-3-3-a-suspension-component-with-an-unsafe-modification | Suspension arms, rods, struts, sub-frames, anti-roll bars etc. | 5.3.3 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (c)(i) | A suspension component with an unsafe modification | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-5-3-3-a-suspension-component-with-an-unsafe-modification/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Minor | A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | (b)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-5-3-4-a-suspension-joint-dust-cover-severely-deteriorated | Suspension joints, pins and bushes | 5.3.4 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (b)(i) | A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | Minor | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-b-i-5-3-4-a-suspension-joint-dust-cover-severely-deteriorated/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn | (a)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-5-3-4-a-suspension-pin-bush-joint-or-bearing-excessively-worn | Suspension joints, pins and bushes | 5.3.4 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (a)(i) | A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-i-5-3-4-a-suspension-pin-bush-joint-or-bearing-excessively-worn/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Dangerous | A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing likely to become detached | (a)(ii) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-ii-5-3-4-a-suspension-pin-bush-joint-or-bearing-likely-to-become-detached | Suspension joints, pins and bushes | 5.3.4 | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension | (a)(ii) | A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing likely to become detached | Dangerous | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-a-ii-5-3-4-a-suspension-pin-bush-joint-or-bearing-likely-to-become-detached/ | [
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DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) | Major | A towbar attachment defective or insecure | (c)(i) | [
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] | dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-6-1-6-a-towbar-attachment-defective-or-insecure | 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 | (c)(i) | A towbar attachment defective or insecure | Major | https://referencesource.org/vehicle-inspection-defect-categories/dvsa-mot-cars-vans-and-passenger-vehicles-classes-3-4-5-7-c-i-6-1-6-a-towbar-attachment-defective-or-insecure/ | [
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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/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment
- 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/3-visibility
- 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-motorcycles/1-brakes
- https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/appendix-A_to_part_396
- 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/2-steering
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/8-nuisance
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