1,422 records

Is this defect a minor, major or dangerous MOT failure?

1,422 records covering 1,225 defects, one fact each. Every value is transcribed from the source that states it and carries the sentence it was taken from: 11 sources across 3 sites, last checked 2026-10-11, due for re-check by 2027-02-02. Every record has a page of its own, quoting the line that states it.

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About this data

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.

The data

Defect	Category	Inspection item number	Defect reference	Inspection item	Authority
A 13-pin trailer socket not functioning at all	Dangerous	4.10	(c)(ii)	Trailer electrical socket	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A 13-pin trailer socket not functioning correctly	Major	4.10	(c)(i)	Trailer electrical socket	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit	Major	4.13	(a)(ii)	Battery(ies)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier	Minor	4.13	(a)(i)	Battery(ies)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A battery leaking	Major	4.13	(b)	Battery(ies)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A body or cab insecure	Major	6.2.2	(a)(i)	Cab and body mounting	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A body or cab insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired	Dangerous	6.2.2	(a)(ii)	Cab and body mounting	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A body or cab obviously not squarely located on chassis	Major	6.2.2	(b)	Cab and body mounting	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A body panel or body component likely to become detached	Dangerous	6.2.1	(a)(ii)	Body condition	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A body pillar insecure	Major	6.2.1	(b)(i)	Body condition	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently	Dangerous	3.1	(b)(ii)	Field of vision	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A bonnet which cannot be safely secured in the closed position	Major	3.1	(b)(i)	Field of vision	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A brake on any wheel grabbing severely	Major	1.2.1	(c)	Performance	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A brake on any wheel grabbing severely	Major	1.3.1	(c)	Performance	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A brake on any wheel grabbing severely	Major	1.2.1	(c)	Brake performance	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
A cab step or step ring in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury	Major	6.2.8	(b)	Cab steps (if fitted)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A cab step or step ring insecure	Minor	6.2.8	(a)(i)	Cab steps (if fitted)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A cab step or step ring so insecure that it is likely to cause injury	Major	6.2.8	(a)(ii)	Cab steps (if fitted)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A damaged or bent shaft.	Major	6.1.7	(e)	Transmission	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
A damaged or excessively corroded component.	Major	5.3.3	(b)	Torque tubes, radius arms, wishbones and suspension arms	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
A damaged or fractured spring component.	Major	5.3.1	(b)	Springs and stabiliser	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
A date code illegible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus or coach	Minor	5.2.3	(n)(i)	Tyres	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A direction indicator lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp	Major	4.4.3	(b)	Compliance with requirements	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A door hinge, catch or pillar excessively deteriorated	Minor	6.2.3	(c)(i)	Doors and door catches	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A door hinge, catch or pillar missing or insecure	Major	6.2.3	(c)(ii)	Doors and door catches	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A door will not open or close properly.	Major	6.2.3	(a)	Doors and door catches	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly	Major	6.2.3	(a)	Doors and door catches	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A driver’s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not working as intended	Major	6.2.5	(b)(i)	Driver’s seat	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A driver’s seat insecure	Dangerous	6.2.5	(a)(ii)	Driver’s seat	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A driver’s seat with a defective structure	Major	6.2.5	(a)(i)	Driver’s seat	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A floor excessively deteriorated or insecure	Major	6.2.4	(a)(i)	Floor	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A front or rear fog lamp likely to become detached	Major	4.5.1	(c)(ii)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A front or rear fog lamp not securely attached	Minor	4.5.1	(c)(i)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A front or rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning	Minor	4.5.1	(a)(i)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A fuel system with a visable leak at any point	Reject	4	a.	Fuel System	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
A fuel tank filler cap missing	Reject	4	b.	Fuel System	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
A gas, air or fluid suspension system inoperative	Dangerous	5.3.5	(a)	Gas, air and fluid suspension	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A handgrip or footrest missing or insecure	Major	6.2.12	(a)	Handgrips and footrests	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A hazard warning lamp tell-tale is not a flashing light	Minor	4.9.2	(a)	Compliance with requirements	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED	Major	4.1.1	(a)(ii)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A headlamp with up to ½ light sources not functioning in the case of LED	Minor	4.1.1	(a)(i)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A king pin loose in the axle beam	Major	5.1.2	(d)(i)	Stub axles	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability	Dangerous	5.1.2	(d)(ii)	Stub axles	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp	Major	4.2.3	(c)	Compliance with requirements	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A lamp likely to become detached	Major	4.4.1	(c)(ii)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A lamp not securely attached	Minor	4.4.1	(c)(i)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected	Major	4.5.1	(b)(ii)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected	Major	4.3.1	(b)(ii)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected	Major	4.4.1	(b)(ii)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light	Minor	4.3.1	(b)(i)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light	Minor	4.4.1	(b)(i)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light	Minor	4.5.1	(b)(i)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A loose or damaged panel or part likely to cause injury.	Major	6.2.1	(a)	Condition	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
A passenger seat insecure	Dangerous	6.2.6	(a)(ii)	Passenger seats	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp	Major	4.5.4	(b)	Compliance with requirements	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A rear registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear	Minor	4.7.1	(a)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A recut tyre fitted to a vehicle not permitted to be fitted with recut tyres	Major	5.2.3	(g)	Tyres	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A registration plate lamp likely to become detached	Major	4.7.1	(c)(ii)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A registration plate lamp not securely attached	Minor	4.7.1	(c)(i)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A reversing lamp inoperative	Major	4.6.1	(a)	Condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A reversing lamp lens defective	Major	4.6.1	(b)	Condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A reversing lamp likely to become detached	Major	4.6.1	(c)(ii)	Condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A reversing lamp not securely attached	Minor	4.6.1	(c)(i)	Condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A shock absorber bush excessively worn	Major	5.3.2	(c)	Shock absorbers	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A shock absorber insecurely attached to chassis or axle	Major	5.3.2	(a)(i)	Shock absorbers	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A shock absorber missing or likely to become detached	Dangerous	5.3.2	(a)(ii)	Shock absorbers	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A shock absorber which has negligible damping effect	Major	5.3.2	(d)	Shock absorbers	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A spare wheel carrier fractured or insecure	Major	6.1.5	(a)	Spare wheel carrier (if fitted)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A spare wheel insecure in carrier	Major	6.1.5	(b)(i)	Spare wheel carrier (if fitted)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A spare wheel likely to become detached	Dangerous	6.1.5	(b)(ii)	Spare wheel carrier (if fitted)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A spare wheel not securely fixed in carrier	Major	6.1.5	(c)	Spare wheel carrier (if fitted)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
A spigot mounted wheel hub excessively worn or damaged	Major	5.2.1	(b)(i)	Road wheel and hub	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A spring insecurely attached to chassis or axle	Major	5.3.1	(a)(i)	Springs	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A spring main leaf fractured	Dangerous	5.3.1	(b)(ii)	Springs	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A spring missing	Major	5.3.1	(c)(i)	Springs	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A spring missing and directional control affected	Dangerous	5.3.1	(c)(ii)	Springs	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A spring modified so that the suspension is inoperative	Dangerous	5.3.1	(d)(ii)	Springs	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened	Major	5.3.1	(b)(i)	Springs	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A spring with an unsafe modification	Major	5.3.1	(d)(i)	Springs	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A spring with fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible	Dangerous	5.3.1	(a)(ii)	Springs	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A statutory seat belt missing	Major	7.1.2	(a)	Seat belt fitment and condition	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play	Major	2.1.3	(b)(i)	Steering linkage condition	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A steering ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment	Dangerous	2.1.3	(b)(ii)	Steering linkage condition	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A steering linkage component fractured or deformed	Major	2.1.3	(c)(i)	Steering linkage condition	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A steering linkage component modified to the extent that steering is affected	Dangerous	2.1.3	(f)(ii)	Steering linkage condition	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A steering linkage component with an unsafe modification	Major	2.1.3	(f)(i)	Steering linkage condition	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp	Major	4.3.3	(b)	Compliance with requirements	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A stop lamp likely to become detached	Major	4.3.1	(c)(ii)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A stop lamp not securely attached	Minor	4.3.1	(c)(i)	Presence, condition and operation	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A stop lamp position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements	Minor	4.3.3	(a)(i)	Compliance with requirements	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A stub axle fractured	Dangerous	5.1.2	(a)	Stub axles	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A stub axle swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn	Major	5.1.2	(b)(i)	Stub axles	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded	Major	5.3.3	(b)(i)	Suspension arms, rods, struts, sub-frames, anti-roll bars etc.	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A suspension component fractured or likely to fail	Dangerous	5.3.3	(b)(ii)	Suspension arms, rods, struts, sub-frames, anti-roll bars etc.	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A suspension component insecurely attached to chassis or axle	Major	5.3.3	(a)(i)	Suspension arms, rods, struts, sub-frames, anti-roll bars etc.	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A suspension component with an unsafe modification	Major	5.3.3	(c)(i)	Suspension arms, rods, struts, sub-frames, anti-roll bars etc.	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated	Minor	5.3.4	(b)(i)	Suspension joints, pins and bushes	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn	Major	5.3.4	(a)(i)	Suspension joints, pins and bushes	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing likely to become detached	Dangerous	5.3.4	(a)(ii)	Suspension joints, pins and bushes	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A towbar attachment defective or insecure	Major	6.1.6	(c)(i)	Coupling mechanisms and towing equipment	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A towbar attachment likely to become detached	Dangerous	6.1.6	(c)(ii)	Coupling mechanisms and towing equipment	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A towbar component damaged, defective, fractured or corroded	Major	6.1.6	(a)	Coupling mechanisms and towing equipment	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A towbar component excessively worn	Major	6.1.6	(b)(i)	Coupling mechanisms and towing equipment	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A towbar component so worn it is likely to fail	Dangerous	6.1.6	(b)(ii)	Coupling mechanisms and towing equipment	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A towbar coupling indicator not working	Major	6.1.6	(e)	Coupling mechanisms and towing equipment	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A towbar safety device damaged or not operating correctly	Major	6.1.6	(d)	Coupling mechanisms and towing equipment	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A trailer electrical socket insecure	Minor	4.10	(a)(i)	Trailer electrical socket	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A trailer electrical socket likely to become detached	Major	4.10	(a)(ii)	Trailer electrical socket	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A transmission joint, belt or chain excessively worn	Major	6.1.7	(c)(i)	Transmission	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A transmission shaft bearing excessively worn	Major	6.1.7	(b)(i)	Transmission	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A transmission shaft bearing housing fractured or insecure	Major	6.1.7	(f)(i)	Transmission	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A transmission shaft bearing housing likely to fail	Dangerous	6.1.7	(f)(ii)	Transmission	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A transmission shaft bearing likely to break up	Dangerous	6.1.7	(b)(ii)	Transmission	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A transmission shaft bent or badly damaged	Major	6.1.7	(e)	Transmission	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated	Minor	6.1.7	(g)(i)	Transmission	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A transmission shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated	Major	6.1.7	(d)(i)	Transmission	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A transmission shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail	Dangerous	6.1.7	(d)(ii)	Transmission	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A transmission shaft likely to become detached	Dangerous	6.1.7	(a)(ii)	Transmission	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A transmission shaft securing bolts loose or missing	Major	6.1.7	(a)(i)	Transmission	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A transmission so worn it is likely to fail	Dangerous	6.1.7	(c)(ii)	Transmission	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A tyre fouling a part of the vehicle	Major	5.2.3	(f)	Tyres	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim	Major	5.2.3	(k)	Tyres	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A tyre load capacity insufficient for axle presented weight	Dangerous	5.2.3	(a)(ii)	Tyres	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturer’s sidewall instructions	Major	5.2.3	(i)	Tyres	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A tyre retaining ring likely to come off	Dangerous	5.2.2	(b)(ii)	Road wheel condition	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted	Major	5.2.2	(b)(i)	Road wheel condition	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A very serious risk of unlinking.	Dangerous	2.1.3	(b)	Steering linkage condition	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
A wheel and its fixings not compatible	Major	5.2.2	(d)	Road wheel condition	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting	Major	5.2.2	(c)(i)	Road wheel condition	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A wheel bearing excessively rough	Major	5.1.3	(b)(i)	Wheel bearings	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A wheel bearing likely to collapse	Dangerous	5.1.3	(b)(ii)	Wheel bearings	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A wheel bearing with excessive play	Major	5.1.3	(a)(i)	Wheel bearings	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud	Major	5.2.1	(a)(i)	Road wheel and hub	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
A wheel with more than one loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud	Dangerous	5.2.1	(a)(ii)	Road wheel and hub	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Abnormal lag in brake operation of any wheel.	Major	1.2.1	(d)	Performance	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel	Major	1.2.1	(d)	Performance	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel	Major	1.2.1	(d)	Brake performance	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment or excessive wear	Major	1.1.15	(f)	Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment or excessive wear	Major	1.1.15	(f)	Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
ABS system obviously removed	Major	1.6	(f)	Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Absence of braking action on any wheel required to have brakes	Reject	1	i.(1)	Brake System	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Absence of locking devices.	Major	2.1.3	(d)	Steering linkage condition	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Absence of retaining device on steering wheel hub.	Major	2.2.1	(b)	Steering wheel/handle bar condition	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Activator missing, damaged or inoperative.	Major	1.1.6	(d)	Parking brake activator, lever control, parking brake ratchet, electronic parking brake	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Actuator cracked or damaged.	Major	1.1.16	(a)	Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Actuator cracked or damaged and braking performance affected	Dangerous	1.1.16	(a)(ii)	Brake actuators - including spring brakes, hydraulic cylinders and callipers	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Actuator cracked or damaged and braking performance not affected	Major	1.1.16	(a)(i)	Brake actuators - including spring brakes, hydraulic cylinders and callipers	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Actuator excessively corroded	Major	1.1.16	(d)(i)	Brake actuators - including spring brakes, hydraulic cylinders and callipers	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Actuator excessively corroded.	Major	1.1.16	(d)	Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Actuator excessively corroded and likely to crack	Dangerous	1.1.16	(d)(ii)	Brake actuators - including spring brakes, hydraulic cylinders and callipers	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Actuator has excessive travel of operating system indicating need for adjustment	Major	1.1.16	(e)(i)	Brake actuators - including spring brakes, hydraulic cylinders and callipers	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Actuator has no reserve travel and braking performance affected	Dangerous	1.1.16	(e)(ii)	Brake actuators - including spring brakes, hydraulic cylinders and callipers	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Actuator insecure or inadequately mounted.	Major	1.1.16	(c)	Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Actuator insecure or inadequately mounted and braking performance affected	Dangerous	1.1.16	(c)(ii)	Brake actuators - including spring brakes, hydraulic cylinders and callipers	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Actuator insecure or inadequately mounted and braking performance not affected	Major	1.1.16	(c)(i)	Brake actuators - including spring brakes, hydraulic cylinders and callipers	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Actuator leaking.	Major	1.1.16	(b)	Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Actuator leaking and braking performance affected	Dangerous	1.1.16	(b)(ii)	Brake actuators - including spring brakes, hydraulic cylinders and callipers	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Actuator leaking and braking performance not affected	Major	1.1.16	(b)(i)	Brake actuators - including spring brakes, hydraulic cylinders and callipers	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Adjustable axle assembly with locking pins missing or not engaged	Reject	9	c.(1)	Frame	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Adjuster defective	Major	1.1.18	(b)	Brake slack adjuster	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Adjuster defective.	Major	1.1.18	(b)	Slack adjusters and indicators	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Adjustment mechanism not functioning correctly.	Major	6.2.5	(b)	Driver’s seat	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Affecting function.	Dangerous	2.1.3	(c)	Steering linkage condition	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Affecting function.	Dangerous	2.1.3	(f)	Steering linkage condition	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Affecting functionality.	Dangerous	2.1.1	(b)	Steering gear condition	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Affecting functionality.	Dangerous	2.1.1	(c)	Steering gear condition	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Affecting functionality.	Dangerous	2.1.1	(d)	Steering gear condition	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Affecting safe operation of the vehicle.	Major	9.2	(a)	Demisting and defrosting system (X)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Air hose cracked, broken or crimped	Reject	1	d.(5)	Brake System	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Air leak causing a noticeable drop in pressure or audible air leak	Major	1.1.3	(d)	Air and vacuum systems	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Air leak causing a noticeable drop in pressure or audible air leaks.	Major	1.1.3	(d)	Vacuum pump or compressor and reservoirs	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Air or antifreeze leaking	Minor	1.1.21	(b)(i)	Complete braking system	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Air or antifreeze to the extent that braking performance is affected	Major	1.1.21	(b)(ii)	Complete braking system	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Airbag obviously non-operative.	Major	7.1.5	(c)	Airbag	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Airbags obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle.	Major	7.1.5	(a)	Airbag	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
All light sources not functioning.	Dangerous	4.3.1	(a)	Condition and operation	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
All lighting devices and reflectors required by part 393 shall be operable	Reject	5	5.	Lighting Devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
An airbag fitted as original equipment obviously missing	Major	7.1.5	(a)	Airbags	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
An airbag obviously inoperative	Major	7.1.5	(c)	Airbags	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
An axle fractured or deformed	Dangerous	5.1.1	(a)	Axles	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
An axle insecure or with loose fixing bolts	Major	5.1.1	(b)(i)	Axles	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
An axle insecure such that stability is impaired or functionality affected	Dangerous	5.1.1	(b)(ii)	Axles	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
An axle with an unsafe modification	Major	5.1.1	(c)(i)	Axles	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
An engine mounting or bracket fractured, missing or excessively loose	Dangerous	6.1.8	(a)(ii)	Engine mountings	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
An induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels	Major	8.2.1.1	(b)	Exhaust emission control equipment	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
An induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels	Major	8.2.2.1	(b)	Exhaust emission control equipment	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
An obvious leak from any part of the system	Major	5.3.5	(c)	Gas, air and fluid suspension	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction	Major	7.1.6	(a)	Supplementary restraint system (SRS)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Anchorage loose.	Major	7.1.1	(b)	Security of safety-belts/buckles mounting	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Anchorage point badly deteriorated.	Major	7.1.1	(a)	Security of safety-belts/buckles mounting	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth	Major	1.1.2	(c)	Service brake pedal or hand lever condition and travel	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Anti-slip provision on brake pedal missing, loose or worn smooth.	Major	1.1.2	(c)	Pedal/hand lever condition and travel of the brake operating device	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Any absence or looseness of U-bolt(s) or positioning part(s)	Reject	7	b.(1)	Steering Mechanism	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any attachment loose with a very serious risk of falling off.	Dangerous	6.1.6	(c)	Mechanical coupling and towing device	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Any audible leak	Reject	1	e.(1)	Brake System	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any audible leaks	Reject	1	d.(3)	Brake System	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any automatic brake adjuster that has been replaced with a manual adjuster	Reject	1	m.(2)	Brake System	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any brake stroke exceeding the readjustment limit will be rejected	Reject	1	a.(5)(a)	Brake System	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any braking system component insecure or inadequately mounted	Major	1.1.21	(c)	Complete braking system	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Any bus equipped with recapped or retreaded tire(s)	Reject	10	a.(13)	Tires	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any component insecure or inadequately mounted	Major	1.1.21	(c)	Complete braking system	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Any component insecure or inadequately mounted.	Major	1.1.21	(c)	Complete braking system	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Any coupling indicator not working.	Major	6.1.6	(e)	Mechanical coupling and towing device	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Any crack in welds attaching tubeless demountable rim to adapter	Reject	11	d.(2)	Wheels and Rims	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any crack(s)	Reject	7	c.(1)	Steering Mechanism	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any crack(s) in gear box or mounting brackets	Reject	7	d.(2)	Steering Mechanism	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any cracked, broken, loose, or sagging frame member	Reject	9	a.(1)	Frame	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any cracks	Reject	2	c.(2)(a)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any cracks	Reject	2	d.(2)(a)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any cracks in attachment welds	Reject	2	c.(1)(a)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any cracks in welds attaching disc wheel disc to rim	Reject	11	d.(1)	Wheels and Rims	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any cracks or breaks in a stress or load bearing member	Reject	2	f.(1)(c)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any cut or sign of overstretching.	Major	7.1.2	(b)	Condition of safety-belts/buckles.	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Any fasteners missing or ineffective	Reject	2	a.(1)(a)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any fasteners missing or ineffective	Reject	2	a.(2)(a)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any fore or aft stop missing or not securely attached	Reject	2	a.(3)(b)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any fracture or welding defect.	Dangerous	5.2.2	(a)	Wheels	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel	Dangerous	5.2.2	(a)	Road wheel condition	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Any latching fasteners missing or ineffective	Reject	2	a.(3)(a)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any leaves in a leaf spring assembly broken or missing	Reject	8	b.(1)	Suspension	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any loose, missing, broken, cracked, stripped or otherwise ineffective fasteners	Reject	11	c.	Wheels and Rims	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any looseness in any threaded joint	Reject	7	h.(2)	Steering Mechanism	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any looseness of the pitman arm on the steering gear output shaft	Reject	7	e.	Steering Mechanism	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any missing or ineffective fasteners	Reject	2	c.(1)(b)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any missing or ineffective fasteners	Reject	2	f.(1)(a)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any mounting angle iron cracked or broken	Reject	2	a.(1)(c)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any mounting bolt(s) loose or missing	Reject	7	d.(1)	Steering Mechanism	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any movement between mounting components	Reject	2	a.(1)(b)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any movement under steering load of a stud nut	Reject	7	g.(1)	Steering Mechanism	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any obvious welded repair(s)	Reject	7	c.(2)	Steering Mechanism	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any part of an LPG/CNG/LNG or hydrogen system defective	Dangerous	6.1.3	(f)	Fuel system	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Any part of the eye reduced by more than 20%	Reject	2	c.(2)(b)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any part of the horn section reduced by more than 20%	Reject	2	b.(2)(c)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any part of the noise suppression system insecure	Major	8.1.1	(b)(i)	Noise suppression system	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Any part of the noise suppression system likely to become detached	Dangerous	8.1.1	(b)(ii)	Noise suppression system	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Any passenger seat that is not securely fastened to the vehicle structure	Reject	14	a.	Motorcoach Seats	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any portion of the drum or rotor missing or in danger of falling away	Reject	1	c.(2)	Brake System	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any safety device missing or not operating correctly.	Major	6.1.6	(d)	Mechanical coupling and towing device	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Any serious damage or cut to tyre.	Major	5.2.3	(d)	Tyres	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Any slider component cracked in parent metal or weld	Reject	2	a.(3)(d)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any welded repair on aluminum wheel(s) on a steering axle	Reject	11	d.(3)	Wheels and Rims	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any welded repairs to the pintle hook	Reject	2	b.(2)(b)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any welds or parent metal cracked	Reject	2	a.(2)(b)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Any wheel nuts or studs missing or loose.	Major	5.2.1	(a)	Road wheel hub	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Attachment defective.	Major	2.5	(c)	Trailer steered axle turntable	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Attachment defective.	Major	6.1.6	(c)	Mechanical coupling and towing device	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Attachment defective.	Major	2.2.2	(d)	Steering column/yokes and forks and steering dampers	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Attachment of other fitting or equipment defective.	Major	6.2.9	(a)	Other interior and exterior fittings and equipment	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Attachment of steering column defective	Major	2.2.2	(d)(i)	Steering column or forks and yokes	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Attachment seriously affected.	Dangerous	2.5	(c)	Trailer steered axle turntable	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Attachments dangerously loose or relative movement to chassis/bodywork visible.	Dangerous	2.1.2	(a)	Steering gear casing attachment	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Attachments seriously affected.	Dangerous	2.1.2	(b)	Steering gear casing attachment	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Attachments seriously affected.	Dangerous	2.1.2	(c)	Steering gear casing attachment	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Audible system leakage.	Major	5.3.5	(c)	Air suspension	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Audible warning control insecure	Minor	7.7	(b)	Audible warning (horn)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Audible warning not in accordance with requirements	Major	7.7	(c)	Audible warning (horn)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Audible warning not working	Major	7.7	(a)	Audible warning (horn)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Auxiliary power assist cylinder loose	Reject	7	f.	Steering Mechanism	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Axle fractured or deformed.	Dangerous	5.1.1	(a)	Axles	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Back plate insecure.	Major	1.1.14	(d)	Brake drums, brake discs	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Beam image obviously incorrect	Major	4.1.2	(c)	Headlamp alignment	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Bearing housing fractured or insecure.	Major	6.1.7	(f)	Transmission	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Below wear limit.	Dangerous	6.1.6	(b)	Mechanical coupling and towing device	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Bent, broken, cracked, improperly seated, sprung or mismatched ring(s)	Reject	11	a.	Wheels and Rims	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Body/cab obviously not located squarely on chassis.	Major	6.2.2	(b)	Mounting	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at mounting points	Major	6.2.2	(d)(i)	Cab and body mounting	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Body has an unsafe modification	Major	6.2.1	(d)(i)	Body condition	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering	Dangerous	6.2.1	(d)(ii)	Body condition	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Body or cab insecure.	Major	6.2.2	(a)	Mounting	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Boot, blowout patch or other ply repair	Reject	10	a.(10)	Tires	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Brake calliper or cylinder cracked or damaged and braking performance affected	Dangerous	1.1.16	(a)(ii)	Brake callipers and cylinders	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake calliper or cylinder excessively corroded	Major	1.1.16	(d)(i)	Brake callipers and cylinders	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake calliper or cylinder excessively corroded and likely to crack	Dangerous	1.1.16	(d)(ii)	Brake callipers and cylinders	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake calliper or cylinder leaking and braking performance affected	Dangerous	1.1.16	(b)(ii)	Brake callipers and cylinders	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake calliper or cylinder leaking and braking performance not affected	Major	1.1.16	(b)(i)	Brake callipers and cylinders	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake control has insufficient reserve travel	Major	1.1.2	(a)	Brake lever and pedal condition and travel	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake control insecure	Major	1.1.2	(e)(i)	Brake lever and pedal condition and travel	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake control not releasing correctly	Minor	1.1.2	(b)(i)	Brake lever and pedal condition and travel	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake control not releasing correctly.	Minor	1.1.2	(b)	Pedal/hand lever condition and travel of the brake operating device	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Brake control so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied	Dangerous	1.1.2	(e)(ii)	Brake lever and pedal condition and travel	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake disc or drum insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail	Dangerous	1.1.14	(a)(ii)	Brake discs and drums	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake disc or drum insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail	Dangerous	1.1.14	(a)(ii)	Brake discs and drums	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn	Major	1.1.14	(a)(i)	Brake discs and drums	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn	Major	1.1.14	(a)(i)	Brake discs and drums	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake drum back plate insecure	Major	1.1.14	(d)	Brake discs and drums	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake drum back plate insecure	Major	1.1.14	(d)	Brake discs and drums	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake efficiency below minimum requirement	Major	1.2.2	(a)(i)	Brake efficiency	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall	Dangerous	1.2.2	(a)(ii)	Brake efficiency	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake failure or low fluid warning light on and/or inoperative	Reject	1	j.(9)	Brake System	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Brake fluid below minimum mark	Minor	1.1.10	(d)(i)	Brake servo units and master cylinder (hydraulic systems)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake fluid below minimum mark	Minor	1.1.10	(d)(i)	Brake master cylinder and servo	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake fluid contaminated	Major	1.8	(a)	Brake fluid	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake fluid contaminated	Major	1.8	(a)	Brake fluid	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake fluid not visible	Dangerous	1.1.10	(d)(iii)	Brake servo units and master cylinder (hydraulic systems)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake fluid not visible	Dangerous	1.1.10	(d)(iii)	Brake master cylinder and servo	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake fluid significantly below MIN mark	Major	1.1.10	(d)	Brake servo units, master cylinder (hydraulic systems)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark	Major	1.1.10	(d)(ii)	Brake servo units and master cylinder (hydraulic systems)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark	Major	1.1.10	(d)(ii)	Brake master cylinder and servo	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective	Minor	1.1.10	(f)	Brake servo units and master cylinder (hydraulic systems)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective.	Minor	1.1.10	(f)	Brake servo units, master cylinder (hydraulic systems)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Brake hose bulging under pressure	Major	1.1.12	(d)	Flexible brake hoses	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake hose bulging under pressure	Major	1.1.12	(d)	Flexible brake hoses	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake hose damaged and likely to fail	Dangerous	1.1.12	(a)	Flexible brake hoses	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake hose damaged and likely to fail	Dangerous	1.1.12	(a)	Flexible brake hoses	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded	Major	1.1.12	(f)(i)	Flexible brake hoses	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded	Major	1.1.12	(f)(i)	Flexible brake hoses	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded and likely to fail	Dangerous	1.1.12	(f)(ii)	Flexible brake hoses	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded and likely to fail	Dangerous	1.1.12	(f)(ii)	Flexible brake hoses	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake hose porous	Major	1.1.12	(e)	Flexible brake hoses	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake hose porous	Major	1.1.12	(e)	Flexible brake hoses	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake hoses or connections leaking	Dangerous	1.1.12	(c)	Flexible brake hoses	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake hoses or connections leaking on air brake systems	Major	1.1.12	(c)(i)	Flexible brake hoses	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake hoses or connections leaking on hydraulic systems	Dangerous	1.1.12	(c)(ii)	Flexible brake hoses	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc.	Major	1.1.13	(b)	Brake linings and pads	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc.	Major	1.1.13	(b)	Brake linings and pads	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake lining or pad missing or incorrectly mounted	Dangerous	1.1.13	(c)	Brake linings and pads	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake lining or pad missing or incorrectly mounted	Dangerous	1.1.13	(c)	Brake linings and pads	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm	Dangerous	1.1.13	(a)	Brake linings and pads	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm	Dangerous	1.1.13	(a)(ii)	Brake linings and pads	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator	Major	1.1.13	(a)(i)	Brake linings and pads	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth	Major	1.1.2	(c)	Brake lever and pedal condition and travel	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake performance unable to be tested	Major	1.2.1	(g)	Performance	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake performance unable to be tested	Major	1.2.1	(g)	Brake performance	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded	Major	1.1.11	(c)	Rigid brake pipes	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake pipe excessively damaged or excessively corroded	Major	1.1.11	(c)	Rigid brake pipes	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported	Minor	1.1.11	(d)(i)	Rigid brake pipes	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported	Minor	1.1.11	(d)(i)	Rigid brake pipes	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake pipe is at imminent risk of failure or fracture	Dangerous	1.1.11	(a)	Rigid brake pipes	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake pipe is at imminent risk of failure or fracture	Dangerous	1.1.11	(a)	Rigid brake pipes	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged	Major	1.1.11	(d)(ii)	Rigid brake pipes	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged	Major	1.1.11	(d)(ii)	Rigid brake pipes	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake retaining or locking device ineffective or missing	Major	1.1.21	(f)	Complete braking system	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake servo defective or ineffective	Major	1.1.10	(a)(i)	Brake servo units and master cylinder (hydraulic systems)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake servo defective or ineffective	Major	1.1.10	(a)(i)	Brake master cylinder and servo	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Brake servo inoperative	Dangerous	1.1.10	(a)(ii)	Brake servo units and master cylinder (hydraulic systems)	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Brake servo inoperative	Dangerous	1.1.10	(a)(ii)	Brake master cylinder and servo	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Braking effort inadequate at a wheel	Major	1.2.1	(a)(i)	Performance	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Braking effort inadequate at any wheel	Major	1.3.1	(a)(i)	Performance	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Braking effort not recording at a wheel	Dangerous	1.2.1	(a)(ii)	Performance	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Braking effort not recording at any wheel	Dangerous	1.3.1	(a)(ii)	Performance	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Braking performance affected.	Dangerous	1.1.15	(a)	Brake cables, rods, levers, linkages	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Braking performance affected.	Dangerous	1.1.16	(a)	Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Braking performance affected.	Dangerous	1.1.21	(a)	Complete braking system	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Braking performance affected.	Dangerous	1.1.13	(b)	Brake linings and pads	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Braking performance affected.	Dangerous	1.1.14	(b)	Brake drums, brake discs	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Braking performance affected.	Dangerous	1.1.15	(b)	Brake cables, rods, levers, linkages	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Braking performance affected.	Dangerous	1.1.16	(b)	Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Braking performance affected.	Dangerous	1.1.16	(c)	Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Braking performance affected.	Dangerous	1.1.21	(d)	Complete braking system	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Braking performance affected (lack of reserve movement).	Dangerous	1.1.16	(e)	Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Braking system component modification adversely affecting braking performance	Dangerous	1.1.21	(d)(ii)	Complete braking system	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Braking system component modification adversely affecting braking performance	Dangerous	1.1.21	(d)(ii)	Complete braking system	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Braking system component modification unsafe	Major	1.1.21	(d)(i)	Complete braking system	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Braking system component modification unsafe	Major	1.1.21	(d)(i)	Complete braking system	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Broken torsion bar spring in a torsion bar suspension	Reject	8	b.(6)	Suspension	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Bulge or swelling when air pressure is applied	Reject	1	d.(2)	Brake System	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Bumper insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted	Major	6.1.4	(a)(i)	Bumpers	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Bumper likely to become detached	Dangerous	6.1.4	(a)(ii)	Bumpers	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Cable damaged or knotted	Major	1.1.15	(a)	Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Cable damaged or knotted	Major	1.1.15	(a)	Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Cable damaged or knotted.	Major	1.1.15	(a)	Brake cables, rods, levers, linkages	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Cable guide defective.	Major	1.1.15	(d)	Brake cables, rods, levers, linkages	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Cable guide defective affecting operation	Major	1.1.15	(d)	Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Cable guide defective affecting operation	Major	1.1.15	(d)	Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Cable, rod or joint insecure	Major	1.1.15	(c)	Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Cable, rod or joint insecure	Major	1.1.15	(c)	Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Cable, rod or joint insecure.	Major	1.1.15	(c)	Brake cables, rods, levers, linkages	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Cables/hoses damaged, excessively corroded.	Major	2.1.5	(g)	Power steering	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Carrier fractured or insecure.	Major	6.1.5	(b)	Spare wheel carrier (if fitted)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Carrier not in proper condition	Minor	6.1.5	(a)	Spare wheel carrier (if fitted)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Chafed pipes.	Minor	6.1.3	(c)	Fuel tank and pipes (including heating fuel tank and pipes)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Coil spring broken	Reject	8	b.(3)	Suspension	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Component damaged, defective or cracked (if in use)	Dangerous	6.1.6	(a)	Mechanical coupling and towing device	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Component damaged, defective or cracked (if not in use).	Major	6.1.6	(a)	Mechanical coupling and towing device	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Component excessively worn or corroded	Major	1.1.15	(b)	Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Component excessively worn or corroded	Major	1.1.15	(b)	Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Component excessively worn or corroded.	Major	1.1.15	(b)	Brake cables, rods, levers, linkages	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Component heavily damaged or cracked.	Dangerous	2.5	(a)	Trailer steered axle turntable	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Component slightly damaged.	Major	2.5	(a)	Trailer steered axle turntable	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Compressor drive belts in condition of impending or probable failure	Reject	1	h.(1)	Brake System	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Contaminated with oil, grease etc.	Major	1.1.14	(b)	Brake discs and drums	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Contaminated with oil, grease etc.	Major	1.1.14	(b)	Brake discs and drums	DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)
Control cracked, damaged or excessively worn	Major	1.1.5	(a)	Hand operated brake control valve	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Control cracked, damaged or excessively worn.	Major	1.1.5	(a)	Hand-operated brake control valve	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Control for electronic retarder does not allow gradual variation in effort	Major	1.5	(a)	Additional braking device (retarder) performance	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Control insecure.	Minor	7.7	(b)	Audible warning device	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Control insecure on valve or valve insecure	Major	1.1.5	(b)	Hand operated brake control valve	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Control insecure on valve or valve insecure.	Major	1.1.5	(b)	Hand-operated brake control valve	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Control unit modified affecting safety and/or the environment.	Major	6.1.9	(a)	Engine performance (X)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Cord impaired.	Dangerous	1.1.12	(d)	Flexible brake hoses	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Cord protection layer affected.	Dangerous	5.2.3	(g)	Tyres	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Cord visible or damaged.	Dangerous	5.2.3	(d)	Tyres	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Coupling too weak	Major	6.1.6	(h)	Coupling mechanisms and towing equipment	DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Coupling too weak.	Major	6.1.6	(h)	Mechanical coupling and towing device	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Cracked, broken or loose pulley	Reject	1	h.(3)	Brake System	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Cracked or broken mounting brackets, braces or adapters	Reject	1	h.(4)	Brake System	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Cracked or broken or has elongated bolt holes	Reject	11	b.	Wheels and Rims	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Cracks anywhere in pintle hook assembly	Reject	2	b.(2)(a)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Cracks in the fifth wheel plate	Reject	2	a.(4)(e)	Coupling devices	US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396
Damaged.	Minor	1.1.22	(b)	Test connections (where fitted or required)	EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

Showing the first 400 of 1,422 records. Every record has its own page, with its source and the quoted line that states it; these list the rest.

Records 1–400A 13-pin trailer socket not functioning at all · 4.10 · (c)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) … Damaged. · 1.1.22 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I
Records 401–800Damaged condition. · 9.7 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I … Fuel pipe or hose chafing · 6.1.3 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Records 801–1,200Fuel pipe or hose damaged · 6.1.3 · (c)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) … Speedometer not fitted where one is required · 7.8 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)
Records 1,201–1,422Speedometer not illuminated · 7.8 · (c)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) … Worn to the extent of a measurable reduction in link cross section · 2 · e.(3)(a) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396

Where this came from

Every record above links the page it was taken from and quotes the sentence that states it. These are the 11 sources this dataset was assembled from.

gov.ukhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment
gov.ukhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/6-body-structure-and-attachments
gov.ukhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/3-visibility
gov.ukhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/1-brakes
gov.ukhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes
eur-lex.europa.euhttps://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045
gov.ukhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/5-axles-wheels-tyres-and-suspension
law.cornell.eduhttps://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/appendix-A_to_part_396
gov.ukhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/7-other-equipment
gov.ukhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/2-steering
gov.ukhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/8-nuisance

Machine-readable

data.jsonThe whole dataset — every record with its source URL and source quote.
Open Knowledge Format bundleOne JSON object per line — every record's frontmatter and quoted span exactly as it is held here, in one fetch.
data.csvThe same records as one flat table, for a spreadsheet or a dataframe. The last four columns are the source URL, the quoted sentence it was read from, the date we last checked it, and which columns are our reading rather than the page's words.
How this is made and checkedWhat "verified against source" does and does not mean.

From your own code

Same records, same quotes, without scraping the page: refsource is on PyPI and npm. Each value comes back carrying the URL it was read from and the sentence on that page that states it — .source and .quote sit on the value itself rather than in a side channel, so the checking step is available instead of skipped.

pip install refsource
refsource lookup vehicle-inspection-defect-categories category=Dangerous

npx -y refsource lookup vehicle-inspection-defect-categories category=Dangerous

Set your AI assistant up to use this

Two files and no account. Put this in .mcp.json at the root of your project — Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code and Codex all read that file — and your assistant can look this dataset up instead of recalling it. The server is remote, keyless and read-only.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "referencesource": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Add to Cursor · or, on the command line: claude mcp add --transport http referencesource https://referencesource.org/mcp --scope project

Then one line in the project's CLAUDE.md or AGENTS.md, so the assistant knows when to reach for it:

When a question needs "Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts", call the referencesource MCP server at https://referencesource.org/mcp (tool `search_records`, dataset_slug `vehicle-inspection-defect-categories`) instead of answering from memory — every record it returns carries its source URL and a verbatim quote from that page.

What each tool does, and the servers built over single registers: Connect your AI assistant.

1,422 records. last verified against source 2026-10-11. due for re-check by 2027-02-02.

Licence. Facts extracted from freely published government inspection manuals and legislation. gov.uk content is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0; EUR-Lex reuse is permitted under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU; US CFR text is a US government work and not subject to copyright. Each record quotes a short verbatim span and links back to the section it came from.