**Defect:** Braking system component modification adversely affecting braking performance

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.21

**Defect reference:** (d)(ii)

**Inspection item:** Complete braking system

**Authority:** DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)

> (d)(ii) | Braking system component modification adversely affecting braking performance | Dangerous

Source: <https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes>

Braking system component modification adversely affecting braking performance — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Brake fluid not visible

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.10

**Defect reference:** (d)(iii)

**Inspection item:** Brake master cylinder and servo

**Authority:** DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)

> (d)(iii) | Brake fluid not visible | Dangerous

Source: <https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes>

Brake fluid not visible — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Master cylinder reservoir cap missing

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.10

**Defect reference:** (e)

**Inspection item:** Brake master cylinder and servo

**Authority:** DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)

> (e) | Master cylinder reservoir cap missing | Major

Source: <https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes>

Master cylinder reservoir cap missing — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Brake hose porous

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.12

**Defect reference:** (e)

**Inspection item:** Flexible brake hoses

**Authority:** DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)

> (e) | Brake hose porous | Major

Source: <https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes>

Brake hose porous — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Restriction in free movement of the braking system

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.15

**Defect reference:** (e)

**Inspection item:** Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages

**Authority:** DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)

> (e) | Restriction in free movement of the braking system | Major

Source: <https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes>

Restriction in free movement of the braking system — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.2.1

**Defect reference:** (e)

**Inspection item:** Brake performance

**Authority:** DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)

> (e) | Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | Major

Source: <https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes>

Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Brake calliper or cylinder has excessive travel of operating system indicating need for adjustment

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.16

**Defect reference:** (e)(i)

**Inspection item:** Brake callipers and cylinders

**Authority:** DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)

> (e)(i) | Brake calliper or cylinder has excessive travel of operating system indicating need for adjustment | Major

Source: <https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes>

Brake calliper or cylinder has excessive travel of operating system indicating need for adjustment — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Brake control insecure

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.2

**Defect reference:** (e)(i)

**Inspection item:** Brake lever and pedal condition and travel

**Authority:** DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)

> (e)(i) | Brake control insecure | Major

Source: <https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes>

Brake control insecure — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Brake calliper or cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.16

**Defect reference:** (e)(ii)

**Inspection item:** Brake callipers and cylinders

**Authority:** DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)

> (e)(ii) | Brake calliper or cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected | Dangerous

Source: <https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes>

Brake calliper or cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Brake control so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.2

**Defect reference:** (e)(ii)

**Inspection item:** Brake lever and pedal condition and travel

**Authority:** DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)

> (e)(ii) | Brake control so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied | Dangerous

Source: <https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes>

Brake control so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment or excessive wear

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.15

**Defect reference:** (f)

**Inspection item:** Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages

**Authority:** DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)

> (f) | Abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment or excessive wear | Major

Source: <https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes>

Abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment or excessive wear — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.2.1

**Defect reference:** (f)

**Inspection item:** Brake performance

**Authority:** DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)

> (f) | Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | Major

Source: <https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes>

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.12

**Defect reference:** (f)(i)

**Inspection item:** Flexible brake hoses

**Authority:** DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)

> (f)(i) | Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded | Major

Source: <https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes>

Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded and likely to fail

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.12

**Defect reference:** (f)(ii)

**Inspection item:** Flexible brake hoses

**Authority:** DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)

> (f)(ii) | Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded and likely to fail | Dangerous

Source: <https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes>

Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded and likely to fail — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Brake performance unable to be tested

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.2.1

**Defect reference:** (g)

**Inspection item:** Brake performance

**Authority:** DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)

> (g) | Brake performance unable to be tested | Major

Source: <https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles/1-brakes>

Brake performance unable to be tested — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Number plate(s) missing or so insecurely fixed that it is (they are) likely to fall off.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 0.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Registration number plates (if needed by requirements 1 )

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Number plate(s) missing or so insecurely fixed that it is (they are) likely to fall off. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Number plate(s) missing or so insecurely fixed that it is (they are) likely to fall off. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Missing or can not be found.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 0.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Vehicle identification/chassis/serial number

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Missing or can not be found. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Missing or can not be found. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Pivot too tight.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Service brake pedal/hand lever pivot

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Pivot too tight. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Pivot too tight. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Defective or ineffective servo unit.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.10

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Brake servo units, master cylinder (hydraulic systems)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Defective or ineffective servo unit. If it is not operating. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Defective or ineffective servo unit. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** If it is not operating.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.10

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Brake servo units, master cylinder (hydraulic systems)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Defective or ineffective servo unit. If it is not operating. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

If it is not operating. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Imminent risk of failure or fracture.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.11

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Rigid brake pipes

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Imminent risk of failure or fracture. | | | | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Imminent risk of failure or fracture. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Imminent risk of failure or fracture.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.12

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Flexible brake hoses

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Imminent risk of failure or fracture. | | | | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Lining or pad excessively worn (minimum mark not visible).

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.13

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Brake linings and pads

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Lining or pad excessively worn (minimum mark reached). Lining or pad excessively worn (minimum mark not visible). | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Lining or pad excessively worn (minimum mark not visible). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Lining or pad excessively worn (minimum mark reached).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.13

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Brake linings and pads

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Lining or pad excessively worn (minimum mark reached). Lining or pad excessively worn (minimum mark not visible). | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Lining or pad excessively worn (minimum mark reached). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Drum or disc excessively worn, excessively scored, cracked, insecure or fractured.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.14

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Brake drums, brake discs

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Drum or disc worn Drum or disc excessively worn, excessively scored, cracked, insecure or fractured. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Drum or disc excessively worn, excessively scored, cracked, insecure or fractured. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Drum or disc worn

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.14

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Brake drums, brake discs

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Drum or disc worn Drum or disc excessively worn, excessively scored, cracked, insecure or fractured. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Drum or disc worn — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Braking performance affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.15

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Brake cables, rods, levers, linkages

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Cable damaged or knotted. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Braking performance affected. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Cable damaged or knotted.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.15

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Brake cables, rods, levers, linkages

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Cable damaged or knotted. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Cable damaged or knotted. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Actuator cracked or damaged.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.16

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Actuator cracked or damaged. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Actuator cracked or damaged. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Braking performance affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.16

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Actuator cracked or damaged. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Defective linkage.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.17

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Load sensing valve

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Defective linkage. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Defective linkage. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Adjuster damaged, seized or having abnormal movement, excessive wear or incorrect adjustment.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.18

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Slack adjusters and indicators

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Adjuster damaged, seized or having abnormal movement, excessive wear or incorrect adjustment. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Adjuster damaged, seized or having abnormal movement, excessive wear or incorrect adjustment. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** If its functionality is affected.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.19

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Endurance braking system (where fitted or required)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Insecure connectors or mountings. If its functionality is affected. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

If its functionality is affected. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Insecure connectors or mountings.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.19

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Endurance braking system (where fitted or required)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Insecure connectors or mountings. If its functionality is affected. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Insecure connectors or mountings. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Excessive or insufficient reserve travel.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Pedal/hand lever condition and travel of the brake operating device

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Excessive or insufficient reserve travel. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Excessive or insufficient reserve travel. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Braking performance affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.21

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Complete braking system

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Other system devices (e.g. anti-freeze pump, air dryer, etc.) damaged externally or excessively corroded in a way that adversely affects the braking system. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Other system devices (e.g. anti-freeze pump, air dryer, etc.) damaged externally or excessively corroded in a way that adversely affects the braking system.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.21

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Complete braking system

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Other system devices (e.g. anti-freeze pump, air dryer, etc.) damaged externally or excessively corroded in a way that adversely affects the braking system. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Other system devices (e.g. anti-freeze pump, air dryer, etc.) damaged externally or excessively corroded in a way that adversely affects the braking system. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Missing.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.22

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Test connections (where fitted or required)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Missing. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Missing. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** at least two brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading).

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Vacuum pump or compressor and reservoirs

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Insufficient pressure/vacuum to give assistance for at least four brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading); at least two brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading). | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

at least two brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Insufficient pressure/vacuum to give assistance for at least four brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading);

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Vacuum pump or compressor and reservoirs

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Insufficient pressure/vacuum to give assistance for at least four brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading); at least two brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading). | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Insufficient pressure/vacuum to give assistance for at least four brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading); — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Control cracked, damaged or excessively worn.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.5

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Hand-operated brake control valve

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Control cracked, damaged or excessively worn. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Control cracked, damaged or excessively worn. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Ratchet not holding correctly.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.6

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Parking brake activator, lever control, parking brake ratchet, electronic parking brake

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Ratchet not holding correctly. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Ratchet not holding correctly. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** If its functionality is affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.7

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Braking valves (foot valves, unloaders, governors)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Valve damaged or excessive air leak. If its functionality is affected. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Valve damaged or excessive air leak.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.7

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Braking valves (foot valves, unloaders, governors)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Valve damaged or excessive air leak. If its functionality is affected. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Valve damaged or excessive air leak. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** If its functionality is affected.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.8

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Couplings for trailer brakes (electrical & pneumatic)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Tap or self sealing valve defective. If its functionality is affected. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Tap or self sealing valve defective.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.8

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Couplings for trailer brakes (electrical & pneumatic)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Tap or self sealing valve defective. If its functionality is affected. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Tap or self sealing valve defective. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Tank heavily damaged, corroded or leaking.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.9

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Energy storage reservoir pressure tank

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Tank slightly damaged or slightly corroded. Tank heavily damaged, corroded or leaking. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Tank heavily damaged, corroded or leaking. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Tank slightly damaged or slightly corroded.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.9

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Energy storage reservoir pressure tank

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Tank slightly damaged or slightly corroded. Tank heavily damaged, corroded or leaking. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Tank slightly damaged or slightly corroded. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Inadequate braking effort on one or more wheels.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.2.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Performance

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Inadequate braking effort on one or more wheels. No braking effort on one or more wheels. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Inadequate braking effort on one or more wheels. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** No braking effort on one or more wheels.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.2.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Performance

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Inadequate braking effort on one or more wheels. No braking effort on one or more wheels. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

No braking effort on one or more wheels. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Inadequate braking effort on one or more wheels.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.3.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Performance

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Inadequate braking effort on one or more wheels. No braking effort on one or more wheels. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** No braking effort on one or more wheels.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.3.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Performance

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Inadequate braking effort on one or more wheels. No braking effort on one or more wheels. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** No gradual variation of efficiency (not applicable to exhaust brake systems).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.5

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Endurance braking system performance

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | No gradual variation of efficiency (not applicable to exhaust brake systems). | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

No gradual variation of efficiency (not applicable to exhaust brake systems). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Warning device malfunctioning.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.6

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Warning device malfunctioning. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Warning device malfunctioning. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Warning device malfunctioning.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.7

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Electronic brake system (EBS)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Warning device malfunctioning. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Roughness in operation of gear.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.1.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Steering gear condition

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Roughness in operation of gear. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Roughness in operation of gear. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Attachments dangerously loose or relative movement to chassis/bodywork visible.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 2.1.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Steering gear casing attachment

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Steering gear casing not properly attached. Attachments dangerously loose or relative movement to chassis/bodywork visible. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Attachments dangerously loose or relative movement to chassis/bodywork visible. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Steering gear casing not properly attached.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.1.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Steering gear casing attachment

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Steering gear casing not properly attached. Attachments dangerously loose or relative movement to chassis/bodywork visible. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Steering gear casing not properly attached. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Excessive movement or likely to unlink.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 2.1.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Steering linkage condition

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Relative movement between components which should be fixed. Excessive movement or likely to unlink. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Excessive movement or likely to unlink. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Relative movement between components which should be fixed.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.1.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Steering linkage condition

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Relative movement between components which should be fixed. Excessive movement or likely to unlink. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Relative movement between components which should be fixed. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Moving steering linkage fouling a fixed part of the chassis.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.1.4

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Steering linkage operation

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Moving steering linkage fouling a fixed part of the chassis. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Moving steering linkage fouling a fixed part of the chassis. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Fluid leak or functions affected.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.1.5

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Power steering

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Fluid leak or functions affected. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Fluid leak or functions affected. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Relative movement between steering wheel and column indicating looseness.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.2.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Steering wheel/handle bar condition

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Relative movement between steering wheel and column indicating looseness. Very serious risk of unlinking. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Relative movement between steering wheel and column indicating looseness. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Very serious risk of unlinking.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 2.2.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Steering wheel/handle bar condition

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Relative movement between steering wheel and column indicating looseness. Very serious risk of unlinking. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Very serious risk of unlinking. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Excessive movement of centre of steering wheel up or down.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.2.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Steering column/yokes and forks and steering dampers

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Excessive movement of centre of steering wheel up or down. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Excessive movement of centre of steering wheel up or down. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Component heavily damaged or cracked.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 2.5

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Trailer steered axle turntable

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Component slightly damaged. Component heavily damaged or cracked. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Component heavily damaged or cracked. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Component slightly damaged.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.5

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Trailer steered axle turntable

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Component slightly damaged. Component heavily damaged or cracked. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Component slightly damaged. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** EPS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates any kind of failure of the system.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.6

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Electronic Power Steering (EPS)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | EPS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates any kind of failure of the system. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

EPS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates any kind of failure of the system. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Cracked or discoloured glass or transparent panel (if permitted) (outside cleaning area of windscreen wipers).

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 3.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition of glass

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Cracked or discoloured glass or transparent panel (if permitted) (outside cleaning area of windscreen wipers). | | X | |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Cracked or discoloured glass or transparent panel (if permitted) (outside cleaning area of windscreen wipers). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Mirror or device missing or not fitted according to the requirements 1 (at least two rear-view devices available).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 3.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Rear-view mirrors or devices

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Mirror or device missing or not fitted according to the requirements 1 (at least two rear-view devices available). | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Mirror or device missing or not fitted according to the requirements 1 (at least two rear-view devices available). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Wipers not operating or missing or not in accordance with the requirements 1

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 3.4

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Windscreen wipers

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Wipers not operating or missing or not in accordance with the requirements 1 | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Wipers not operating or missing or not in accordance with the requirements 1 — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Defective or missing light/light source.(multiple light/light sources; in the case of LED, up to 1/3 not functioning).

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.1.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Defective or missing light/light source.(multiple light/light sources; in the case of LED, up to 1/3 not functioning). Single light/light sources; in the case of LED, seriously affected visibility. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Defective or missing light/light source.(multiple light/light sources; in the case of LED, up to 1/3 not functioning). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Single light/light sources; in the case of LED, seriously affected visibility.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.1.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Defective or missing light/light source.(multiple light/light sources; in the case of LED, up to 1/3 not functioning). Single light/light sources; in the case of LED, seriously affected visibility. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Single light/light sources; in the case of LED, seriously affected visibility. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Aim of a headlamp not within limits laid down in the requirements 1 .

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.1.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Alignment

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Aim of a headlamp not within limits laid down in the requirements 1 . | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Aim of a headlamp not within limits laid down in the requirements 1 . — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Maximum permitted light brightness to the front exceeded.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.1.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Switching

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements 1 (Number of headlamps illuminated at the same time) Maximum permitted light brightness to the front exceeded. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Maximum permitted light brightness to the front exceeded. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements 1 (Number of headlamps illuminated at the same time)

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.1.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Switching

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements 1 (Number of headlamps illuminated at the same time) Maximum permitted light brightness to the front exceeded. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements 1 (Number of headlamps illuminated at the same time) — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Lamp, emitted colour, position, brightness or marking not in accordance with the requirements 1 .

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.1.4

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Compliance with requirements 1 .

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Lamp, emitted colour, position, brightness or marking not in accordance with the requirements 1 . | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Lamp, emitted colour, position, brightness or marking not in accordance with the requirements 1 . — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Device not operating.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.1.5

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Levelling devices (where mandatory)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Device not operating. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Device not operating. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Fixed components not securely attached.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.10

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Electrical connections between towing vehicle and trailer or semi-trailer

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Fixed components not securely attached. Loose socket. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Fixed components not securely attached. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Loose socket.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.10

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Electrical connections between towing vehicle and trailer or semi-trailer

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Fixed components not securely attached. Loose socket. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Loose socket. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Fixings loose, touching sharp edges, connectors likely to be disconnected.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.11

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Electrical wiring

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Wiring insecure or not adequately secured. Fixings loose, touching sharp edges, connectors likely to be disconnected. Wiring likely to touch hot parts, rotating parts or the ground, connectors disconnected (relevant parts for braking, steering). | | X | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Fixings loose, touching sharp edges, connectors likely to be disconnected. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Wiring insecure or not adequately secured.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.11

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Electrical wiring

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Wiring insecure or not adequately secured. Fixings loose, touching sharp edges, connectors likely to be disconnected. Wiring likely to touch hot parts, rotating parts or the ground, connectors disconnected (relevant parts for braking, steering). | | X | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Wiring insecure or not adequately secured. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Wiring likely to touch hot parts, rotating parts or the ground, connectors disconnected (relevant parts for braking, steering).

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 4.11

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Electrical wiring

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Wiring insecure or not adequately secured. Fixings loose, touching sharp edges, connectors likely to be disconnected. Wiring likely to touch hot parts, rotating parts or the ground, connectors disconnected (relevant parts for braking, steering). | | X | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Wiring likely to touch hot parts, rotating parts or the ground, connectors disconnected (relevant parts for braking, steering). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** A lamp/retro-reflector fitted not in accordance with the requirements 1 .

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.12

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Non obligatory lamps and retro-reflectors (X) 2

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | A lamp/retro-reflector fitted not in accordance with the requirements 1 . Emitting/reflecting red light to the front or white light to the rear. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

A lamp/retro-reflector fitted not in accordance with the requirements 1 . — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Emitting/reflecting red light to the front or white light to the rear.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.12

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Non obligatory lamps and retro-reflectors (X) 2

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | A lamp/retro-reflector fitted not in accordance with the requirements 1 . Emitting/reflecting red light to the front or white light to the rear. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Emitting/reflecting red light to the front or white light to the rear. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Insecure.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.13

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Battery(ies)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Insecure. Not properly attached; likely to cause a short-circuit fault. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Insecure. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Not properly attached; likely to cause a short-circuit fault.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.13

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Battery(ies)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Insecure. Not properly attached; likely to cause a short-circuit fault. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Not properly attached; likely to cause a short-circuit fault. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Defective light source.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.2.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Defective light source. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Defective light source. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Rear position lamps and side marker lamps can be switched off when headlamps are on.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.2.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Switching

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements 1 . Rear position lamps and side marker lamps can be switched off when headlamps are on. | | | X X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Rear position lamps and side marker lamps can be switched off when headlamps are on. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements 1 .

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.2.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Switching

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements 1 . Rear position lamps and side marker lamps can be switched off when headlamps are on. | | | X X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements 1 . — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Lamp, emitted colour, position, brightness or marking not in accordance with the requirements 1 .

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.2.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Compliance with requirements 1

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Lamp, emitted colour, position, brightness or marking not in accordance with the requirements 1 . Red light to the front or white light to the rear; heavily reduced light brightness. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Red light to the front or white light to the rear; heavily reduced light brightness.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.2.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Compliance with requirements 1

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Lamp, emitted colour, position, brightness or marking not in accordance with the requirements 1 . Red light to the front or white light to the rear; heavily reduced light brightness. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Red light to the front or white light to the rear; heavily reduced light brightness. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** All light sources not functioning.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 4.3.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Defective light source(multiple light source in the case of LED up to 1/3 not functioning). Single light sources; in the case of LED less than 2/3 functioning. All light sources not functioning. | | X | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

All light sources not functioning. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Defective light source(multiple light source in the case of LED up to 1/3 not functioning).

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.3.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Defective light source(multiple light source in the case of LED up to 1/3 not functioning). Single light sources; in the case of LED less than 2/3 functioning. All light sources not functioning. | | X | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Defective light source(multiple light source in the case of LED up to 1/3 not functioning). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Single light sources; in the case of LED less than 2/3 functioning.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.3.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Defective light source(multiple light source in the case of LED up to 1/3 not functioning). Single light sources; in the case of LED less than 2/3 functioning. All light sources not functioning. | | X | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Single light sources; in the case of LED less than 2/3 functioning. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Delayed operation.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.3.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Switching

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements 1 . Delayed operation. No operation at all. | | X | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Delayed operation. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** No operation at all.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 4.3.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Switching

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements 1 . Delayed operation. No operation at all. | | X | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

No operation at all. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements 1 .

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.3.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Switching

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements 1 . Delayed operation. No operation at all. | | X | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Defective light source (multiple light source in the case of LED up to 1/3 not functioning).

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.4.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Defective light source (multiple light source in the case of LED up to 1/3 not functioning). Single light sources; in the case of LED less than 2/3 functioning. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Defective light source (multiple light source in the case of LED up to 1/3 not functioning). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Single light sources; in the case of LED less than 2/3 functioning.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.4.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Defective light source (multiple light source in the case of LED up to 1/3 not functioning). Single light sources; in the case of LED less than 2/3 functioning. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Defective light source. (multiple light source in the case of LED up to 1/3 not functioning).

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.5.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Defective light source. (multiple light source in the case of LED up to 1/3 not functioning). Single light sources; in the case of LED less than 2/3 functioning. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Defective light source. (multiple light source in the case of LED up to 1/3 not functioning). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Single light sources; in the case of LED less than 2/3 functioning.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.5.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Defective light source. (multiple light source in the case of LED up to 1/3 not functioning). Single light sources; in the case of LED less than 2/3 functioning. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Lamp, emitted colour, position, brightness or marking not in accordance with the requirements 1

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.5.4

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Compliance with requirements 1 .

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Lamp, emitted colour, position, brightness or marking not in accordance with the requirements 1 | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Lamp, emitted colour, position, brightness or marking not in accordance with the requirements 1 — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Defective light source.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.6.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Defective light source. | | X | |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Lamp, emitted colour, position, brightness or marking not in accordance with the requirements 1

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.6.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Compliance with requirements 1

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Lamp, emitted colour, position, brightness or marking not in accordance with the requirements 1 | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Lamp throwing direct or white light to the rear.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.7.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Lamp throwing direct or white light to the rear. | | X | |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Lamp throwing direct or white light to the rear. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Reflecting affected.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.8.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Reflecting equipment defective or damaged. Reflecting affected. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Reflecting affected. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Reflecting equipment defective or damaged.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.8.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Reflecting equipment defective or damaged. Reflecting affected. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Reflecting equipment defective or damaged. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Axle fractured or deformed.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.1.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Axles

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Axle fractured or deformed. | | | | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Axle fractured or deformed. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Stub axle fractured.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.1.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Stub axles

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Stub axle fractured. | | | | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Stub axle fractured. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Directional stability impaired; danger of demolishment.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.1.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Wheel bearings

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Excessive play in a wheel bearing. Directional stability impaired; danger of demolishment. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Directional stability impaired; danger of demolishment. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Excessive play in a wheel bearing.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.1.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Wheel bearings

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Excessive play in a wheel bearing. Directional stability impaired; danger of demolishment. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Excessive play in a wheel bearing. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Any wheel nuts or studs missing or loose.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.2.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Road wheel hub

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Any wheel nuts or studs missing or loose. Missing fixing or loose to an extent which very seriously affects road safety. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Any wheel nuts or studs missing or loose. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Missing fixing or loose to an extent which very seriously affects road safety.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.2.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Road wheel hub

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Any wheel nuts or studs missing or loose. Missing fixing or loose to an extent which very seriously affects road safety. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Missing fixing or loose to an extent which very seriously affects road safety. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Any fracture or welding defect.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.2.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Wheels

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Any fracture or welding defect. | | | | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Any fracture or welding defect. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Insufficient load capacity or speed category for actual use, tyre touches other fixed vehicle parts impairing safe driving.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.2.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Tyres

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Tyre size, load capacity, approval mark or speed category not in accordance with the requirements 1 and affecting road safety. Insufficient load capacity or speed category for actual use, tyre touches other fixed vehicle parts impairing safe driving. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Insufficient load capacity or speed category for actual use, tyre touches other fixed vehicle parts impairing safe driving. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Tyre size, load capacity, approval mark or speed category not in accordance with the requirements 1 and affecting road safety.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.2.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Tyres

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Tyre size, load capacity, approval mark or speed category not in accordance with the requirements 1 and affecting road safety. Insufficient load capacity or speed category for actual use, tyre touches other fixed vehicle parts impairing safe driving. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Tyre size, load capacity, approval mark or speed category not in accordance with the requirements 1 and affecting road safety. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Insecure attachment of springs to chassis or axle.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Springs and stabiliser

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Insecure attachment of springs to chassis or axle. Relative movement visible. fixings very seriously loose. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Insecure attachment of springs to chassis or axle. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Relative movement visible. fixings very seriously loose.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Springs and stabiliser

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Insecure attachment of springs to chassis or axle. Relative movement visible. fixings very seriously loose. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Relative movement visible. fixings very seriously loose. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Significant difference between left and right.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.2.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** efficiency testing of damping (X) 2

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Significant difference between left and right. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Significant difference between left and right. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Insecure attachment of shock absorbers to chassis or axle.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Shock absorbers

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Insecure attachment of shock absorbers to chassis or axle. Shock absorber loose. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Insecure attachment of shock absorbers to chassis or axle. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Shock absorber loose.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Shock absorbers

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Insecure attachment of shock absorbers to chassis or axle. Shock absorber loose. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Shock absorber loose. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Insecure attachment of component to chassis or axle.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Torque tubes, radius arms, wishbones and suspension arms

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Insecure attachment of component to chassis or axle. Likelihood of loosening; directional stability impaired. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Insecure attachment of component to chassis or axle. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Likelihood of loosening; directional stability impaired.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Torque tubes, radius arms, wishbones and suspension arms

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Insecure attachment of component to chassis or axle. Likelihood of loosening; directional stability impaired. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Likelihood of loosening; directional stability impaired. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Excessive wear in swivel pin and/or bushes or at suspension joints.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.4

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Suspension joints

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Excessive wear in swivel pin and/or bushes or at suspension joints. Likelihood of loosening; directional stability impaired. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Excessive wear in swivel pin and/or bushes or at suspension joints. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Likelihood of loosening; directional stability impaired.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.4

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Suspension joints

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Excessive wear in swivel pin and/or bushes or at suspension joints. Likelihood of loosening; directional stability impaired. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** System inoperable.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.5

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Air suspension

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | System inoperable. | | | | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

System inoperable. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Serious fracture or deformation of any side or cross-member.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** General condition

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Slight fracture or deformation of any side or cross-member. Serious fracture or deformation of any side or cross-member. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Serious fracture or deformation of any side or cross-member. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Slight fracture or deformation of any side or cross-member.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** General condition

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Slight fracture or deformation of any side or cross-member. Serious fracture or deformation of any side or cross-member. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Slight fracture or deformation of any side or cross-member. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Insecure or leaking exhaust system

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Exhaust pipes and silencers

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Insecure or leaking exhaust system | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Insecure or leaking exhaust system — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Insecure tank or pipes, creating particular risk of fire.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Fuel tank and pipes (including heating fuel tank and pipes)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Insecure tank or pipes, creating particular risk of fire. | | | | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Insecure tank or pipes, creating particular risk of fire. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Looseness or damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.4

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Bumpers, lateral protection and rear underrun devices

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Looseness or damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted. Parts likely to fall off; functionality heavily affected. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Looseness or damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Parts likely to fall off; functionality heavily affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.4

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Bumpers, lateral protection and rear underrun devices

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Looseness or damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted. Parts likely to fall off; functionality heavily affected. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Parts likely to fall off; functionality heavily affected. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Carrier not in proper condition

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.5

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Spare wheel carrier (if fitted)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Carrier not in proper condition | | X | |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Carrier not in proper condition — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Component damaged, defective or cracked (if in use)

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.6

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Mechanical coupling and towing device

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Component damaged, defective or cracked (if not in use). Component damaged, defective or cracked (if in use) | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Component damaged, defective or cracked (if in use) — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Component damaged, defective or cracked (if not in use).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.6

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Mechanical coupling and towing device

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Component damaged, defective or cracked (if not in use). Component damaged, defective or cracked (if in use) | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Component damaged, defective or cracked (if not in use). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Loose or missing securing bolts to such an extent that road safety is seriously endangered.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.7

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Transmission

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Loose or missing securing bolts Loose or missing securing bolts to such an extent that road safety is seriously endangered. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Loose or missing securing bolts to such an extent that road safety is seriously endangered. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Loose or missing securing bolts

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.7

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Transmission

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Loose or missing securing bolts Loose or missing securing bolts to such an extent that road safety is seriously endangered. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Loose or missing securing bolts — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Control unit modified affecting safety and/or the environment.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.9

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Engine performance (X) 2

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Control unit modified affecting safety and/or the environment. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Control unit modified affecting safety and/or the environment. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** A loose or damaged panel or part likely to cause injury.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | A loose or damaged panel or part likely to cause injury. Likely to fall off. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

A loose or damaged panel or part likely to cause injury. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Likely to fall off.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | A loose or damaged panel or part likely to cause injury. Likely to fall off. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Likely to fall off. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Likely to cause injuries; likely to fall off.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.10

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Mudguards (wings), spray suppression devices

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Missing, loose or badly corroded. Likely to cause injuries; likely to fall off. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Likely to cause injuries; likely to fall off. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Missing, loose or badly corroded.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.10

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Mudguards (wings), spray suppression devices

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Missing, loose or badly corroded. Likely to cause injuries; likely to fall off. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Missing, loose or badly corroded. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Missing, loose or badly corroded.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.11

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Stand

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Missing, loose or badly corroded. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Missing, loose or badly corroded.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.12

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Handgrips and footrests

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Missing, loose or badly corroded. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Body or cab insecure.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Mounting

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Body or cab insecure. Stability affected. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Body or cab insecure. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Stability affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Mounting

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Body or cab insecure. Stability affected. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Stability affected. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** A door will not open or close properly.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Doors and door catches

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | A door will not open or close properly. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

A door will not open or close properly. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Loose seat.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.5

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Driver’s seat

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Seat with defective structure. Loose seat. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Loose seat. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Seat with defective structure.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.5

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Driver’s seat

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Seat with defective structure. Loose seat. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Seat with defective structure. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Seats in defective condition or insecure (main parts).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.6

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Other seats

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Seats in defective condition or insecure (secondary parts). Seats in defective condition or insecure (main parts). | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Seats in defective condition or insecure (main parts). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Seats in defective condition or insecure (secondary parts).

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.6

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Other seats

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Seats in defective condition or insecure (secondary parts). Seats in defective condition or insecure (main parts). | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Seats in defective condition or insecure (secondary parts). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Insufficient stability.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.8

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Cab steps

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Step or step rung insecure. Insufficient stability. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Insufficient stability. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Step or step rung insecure.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.8

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Cab steps

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Step or step rung insecure. Insufficient stability. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Step or step rung insecure. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Attachment of other fitting or equipment defective.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.9

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Other interior and exterior fittings and equipment

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Attachment of other fitting or equipment defective. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Attachment of other fitting or equipment defective. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Anchorage point badly deteriorated.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.1.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Security of safety-belts/buckles mounting

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Anchorage point badly deteriorated. Stability affected. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Anchorage point badly deteriorated. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Stability affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 7.1.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Security of safety-belts/buckles mounting

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Anchorage point badly deteriorated. Stability affected. | | | X | X

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Mandatory safety-belt missing or not fitted.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.1.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Condition of safety-belts/buckles.

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Mandatory safety-belt missing or not fitted. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Mandatory safety-belt missing or not fitted. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Load limiter obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.1.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Safety belt load limiter

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Load limiter obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Load limiter obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Pre-tensioner obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.1.4

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Safety belt Pre-tensioners

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Pre-tensioner obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Pre-tensioner obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Airbags obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.1.5

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Airbag

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Airbags obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Airbags obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** SRS MIL indicates any kind of failure of the system.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.1.6

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** SRS Systems

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | SRS MIL indicates any kind of failure of the system. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

SRS MIL indicates any kind of failure of the system. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Not fitted in accordance with the requirements 1 .

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.10

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Speed limitation device (if fitted/required)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Not fitted in accordance with the requirements 1 . | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Not fitted in accordance with the requirements 1 . — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Obviously manipulated (fraud) to reduce or misrepresent the vehicle’s distance record.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.11

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Odometer if available (X) 2

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Obviously manipulated (fraud) to reduce or misrepresent the vehicle’s distance record. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Obviously manipulated (fraud) to reduce or misrepresent the vehicle’s distance record. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Wheel speed sensors missing or damaged.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.12

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Electronic Stability Control (ESC) if fitted/required

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Wheel speed sensors missing or damaged. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Wheel speed sensors missing or damaged. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Missing.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Fire extinguisher (X) 2

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Missing. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Missing. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Device not functioning to prevent vehicle being driven.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 7.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Locks and anti-theft device

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Device not functioning to prevent vehicle being driven. | | X | |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Device not functioning to prevent vehicle being driven. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Missing or incomplete.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 7.4

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Warning triangle (if required) (X) 2

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Missing or incomplete. | | X | |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Missing or incomplete. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Not working at all.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.7

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Audible warning device

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Not working properly. Not working at all. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Not working at all. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Not working properly.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 7.7

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Audible warning device

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Not working properly. Not working at all. | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Not working properly. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Missing (if required).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.8

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Speedometer

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Not fitted in accordance with the requirements 1 . Missing (if required). | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Missing (if required). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Not fitted in accordance with the requirements 1 .

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 7.8

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Speedometer

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Not fitted in accordance with the requirements 1 . Missing (if required). | | X | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Not fitted in accordance with the requirements 1 .

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.9

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Tachograph (if fitted/required)

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Not fitted in accordance with the requirements 1 . | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>


**Defect:** Noise levels in excess of those permitted in the requirements 1 .

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 8.1.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Noise suppression system

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Noise levels in excess of those permitted in the requirements 1 . | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Noise levels in excess of those permitted in the requirements 1 . — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer absent, modified or obviously defective.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 8.2.1.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Exhaust emissions control equipment

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer absent, modified or obviously defective. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer absent, modified or obviously defective. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Either gaseous emissions exceed the specific levels given by the manufacturer;

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 8.2.1.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Gaseous emissions

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Either gaseous emissions exceed the specific levels given by the manufacturer; | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Either gaseous emissions exceed the specific levels given by the manufacturer; — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer absent or obviously defective.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 8.2.2.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Exhaust emission control equipment

**Authority:** EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I

> (a) | Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer absent or obviously defective. | | | X |

Source: <https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0045>

Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer absent or obviously defective. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts