**Defect:** Defective operation.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 9.1.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Entrance and exit doors

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

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

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

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


**Defect:** Defective operation.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 9.1.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Emergency exits

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

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

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


**Defect:** Defective operation.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 9.11.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Doors, ramps and lifts

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

> (a) | Defective operation. Safe operation affected. | | X | X |

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


**Defect:** Safe operation affected.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 9.11.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Doors, ramps and lifts

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

> (a) | Defective operation. Safe operation affected. | | X | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Defective operation.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 9.11.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Wheelchair restraint system

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

> (a) | Defective operation. Safe operation affected. | | X | X |

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


**Defect:** Safe operation affected.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 9.11.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Wheelchair restraint system

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

> (a) | Defective operation. Safe operation affected. | | X | X |

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


**Defect:** Installation not in accordance with the requirements 1 .

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 9.12.1

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Installations for food preparation

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

> (a) | Installation not in accordance with the requirements 1 . | | | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Affecting safe operation of the vehicle.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 9.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Demisting and defrosting system (X) 2

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

> (a) | Not operating correctly. Affecting safe operation of the vehicle. | | X | X |

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

Affecting safe operation of the vehicle. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Not operating correctly.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 9.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Demisting and defrosting system (X) 2

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

> (a) | Not operating correctly. Affecting safe operation of the vehicle. | | X | X |

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

Not operating correctly. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Defective operation.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 9.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Ventilation & heating system (X) 2

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

> (a) | Defective operation. Risk to health of persons on board. | | X | X |

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


**Defect:** Risk to health of persons on board.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 9.3

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Ventilation & heating system (X) 2

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

> (a) | Defective operation. Risk to health of persons on board. | | X | X |

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

Risk to health of persons on board. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Defective special devices such as anti-glare shield.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 9.4.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Driver’s seat (additional requirements)

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

> (a) | Defective special devices such as anti-glare shield. Field of vision impaired. | | X | X |

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

Defective special devices such as anti-glare shield. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Field of vision impaired.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 9.4.2

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Driver’s seat (additional requirements)

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

> (a) | Defective special devices such as anti-glare shield. Field of vision impaired. | | X | X |

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

Field of vision impaired. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Insecure floor.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 9.6

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Gangways, standing areas

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

> (a) | Insecure floor. Stability affected. | | | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Stability affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 9.6

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Gangways, standing areas

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

> (a) | Insecure floor. 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:** Damaged condition.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 9.7

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Stairs and steps

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

> (a) | Deteriorated condition. Damaged condition. Stability affected. | | X | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Deteriorated condition.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 9.7

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Stairs and steps

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

> (a) | Deteriorated condition. Damaged condition. Stability affected. | | X | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Stability affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 9.7

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Stairs and steps

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

> (a) | Deteriorated condition. Damaged condition. Stability affected. | | X | X | X

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


**Defect:** Missing, erroneous or illegible notice.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 9.9

**Defect reference:** (a)

**Inspection item:** Notices (X) 2

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

> (a) | Missing, erroneous or illegible notice. | | X | |

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

Missing, erroneous or illegible notice. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Inscription missing or illegible

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 0.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Inscription missing or illegible | | | X |

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

Inscription missing or illegible — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Incomplete, illegible, obviously falsified, or does not match the vehicle documents.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 0.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Incomplete, illegible, obviously falsified, or does not match the vehicle documents. | | | X |

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

Incomplete, illegible, obviously falsified, or does not match the vehicle documents. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Excessive wear or play.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Excessive wear or play. | | | X |

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

Excessive wear or play. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Master cylinder defective but brake still operating.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.10

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Master cylinder defective but brake still operating. Master cylinder defective or leaking. | | | X | X

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

Master cylinder defective but brake still operating. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Master cylinder defective or leaking.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.10

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Master cylinder defective but brake still operating. Master cylinder defective or leaking. | | | X | X

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

Master cylinder defective or leaking. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Pipes or connection leaking (hydraulic brake systems).

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.11

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Rigid brake pipes

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

> (b) | Pipes or connections leaking (air brake systems). Pipes or connection leaking (hydraulic brake systems). | | | X | X

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

Pipes or connection leaking (hydraulic brake systems). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Pipes or connections leaking (air brake systems).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.11

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Rigid brake pipes

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

> (b) | Pipes or connections leaking (air brake systems). Pipes or connection leaking (hydraulic brake systems). | | | X | X

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

Pipes or connections leaking (air brake systems). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Hoses damaged, chafing, twisted or too short.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.12

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Flexible brake hoses

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

> (b) | Hoses damaged, chafing, twisted or too short. Hoses damaged or chafing. | | X | X |

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

Hoses damaged, chafing, twisted or too short. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Hoses damaged or chafing.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.12

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Flexible brake hoses

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

> (b) | Hoses damaged, chafing, twisted or too short. Hoses damaged or chafing. | | X | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Braking performance affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.13

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Brake linings and pads

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

> (b) | Lining or pad contaminated (oil, grease etc.). 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:** Lining or pad contaminated (oil, grease etc.).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.13

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Brake linings and pads

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

> (b) | Lining or pad contaminated (oil, grease etc.). Braking performance affected. | | | X | X

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

Lining or pad contaminated (oil, grease etc.). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Braking performance affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.14

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Drum or disc contaminated (oil, grease, etc.). Braking performance affected. | | | X | X

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


**Defect:** Drum or disc contaminated (oil, grease, etc.).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.14

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Drum or disc contaminated (oil, grease, etc.). Braking performance affected. | | | X | X

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

Drum or disc contaminated (oil, grease, etc.). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Braking performance affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.15

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Component excessively worn or corroded. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X

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


**Defect:** Component excessively worn or corroded.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.15

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Component excessively worn or corroded. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X

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

Component excessively worn or corroded. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Actuator leaking.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.16

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Actuator leaking. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Braking performance affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.16

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Actuator leaking. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X

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


**Defect:** Linkage incorrectly adjusted.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.17

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Load sensing valve

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

> (b) | Linkage incorrectly adjusted. | | | X |

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

Linkage incorrectly adjusted. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Adjuster defective.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.18

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Slack adjusters and indicators

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

> (b) | Adjuster defective. | | | X |

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

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


**Defect:** System obviously defective or missing.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.19

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | System obviously defective or missing. | | | X |

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

System obviously defective or missing. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Brake control not releasing correctly.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Brake control not releasing correctly. If its functionality is affected. | | X | X |

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

Brake control not releasing correctly. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


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

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Brake control not releasing correctly. 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:** Leakage of air or anti-freeze.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.21

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Complete braking system

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

> (b) | Leakage of air or anti-freeze. System functionality affected. | | X | X |

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

Leakage of air or anti-freeze. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** System functionality affected.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.21

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Complete braking system

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

> (b) | Leakage of air or anti-freeze. System functionality affected. | | X | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Damaged.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.22

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Damaged. Unusable or leaking. | | X | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Unusable or leaking.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.22

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Damaged. Unusable or leaking. | | X | X |

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

Unusable or leaking. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Time taken to build up air pressure/vacuum to safe working value is too long according to the requirements 1

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Time taken to build up air pressure/vacuum to safe working value is too long according to the requirements 1 | | | X |

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

Time taken to build up air pressure/vacuum to safe working value is too long according to the requirements 1 — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Control insecure on valve or valve insecure.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.5

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Control insecure on valve or valve insecure. | | | X |

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

Control insecure on valve or valve insecure. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Excessive wear.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.6

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Wear at lever pivot or in ratchet mechanism. Excessive wear. | | X | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Wear at lever pivot or in ratchet mechanism.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.6

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Wear at lever pivot or in ratchet mechanism. Excessive wear. | | X | X |

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

Wear at lever pivot or in ratchet mechanism. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Excessive oil discharge from compressor.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.7

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Excessive oil discharge from compressor. | | X | |

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

Excessive oil discharge from compressor. — 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:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Tap or valve insecure or inadequately mounted. If its functionality is affected. | | X | X |

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


**Defect:** Tap or valve insecure or inadequately mounted.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.8

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Tap or valve insecure or inadequately mounted. If its functionality is affected. | | X | X |

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

Tap or valve insecure or inadequately mounted. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Drain device inoperative.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.9

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Drain device operation affected. Drain device inoperative. | | X | X |

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

Drain device inoperative. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Drain device operation affected.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 1.1.9

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Drain device operation affected. Drain device inoperative. | | X | X |

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

Drain device operation affected. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Braking effort from any wheel is less than 50 % of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle in the case of steered axles.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.2.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Performance

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

> (b) | Braking effort from any wheel is less than 70 % of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or, in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line. Braking effort from any wheel is less than 50 % of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle in the case of steered axles. | | | X | X

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

Braking effort from any wheel is less than 50 % of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle in the case of steered axles. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Braking effort from any wheel is less than 70 % of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or, in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.2.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Performance

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

> (b) | Braking effort from any wheel is less than 70 % of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or, in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line. Braking effort from any wheel is less than 50 % of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle in the case of steered axles. | | | X | X

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

Braking effort from any wheel is less than 70 % of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or, in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Braking effort from any wheel is less than 50 % of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle in the case of steered axles.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 1.3.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Performance

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

> (b) | Braking effort from any wheel is less than 70 % of the maximum effort recorded from another wheel on the same axle specified. Or, in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line. Braking effort from any wheel is less than 50 % of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle in the case of steered axles. | | | X | X

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


**Defect:** Braking effort from any wheel is less than 70 % of the maximum effort recorded from another wheel on the same axle specified. Or, in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.3.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Performance

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

> (b) | Braking effort from any wheel is less than 70 % of the maximum effort recorded from another wheel on the same axle specified. Or, in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line. Braking effort from any wheel is less than 50 % of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle in the case of steered axles. | | | X | X

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

Braking effort from any wheel is less than 70 % of the maximum effort recorded from another wheel on the same axle specified. Or, in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** System not functioning.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.5

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Endurance braking system performance

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

> (b) | System not functioning. | | | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Warning device shows system malfunction.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.6

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Warning device shows system malfunction. | | | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Warning device shows system malfunction.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 1.7

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Warning device shows system malfunction. | | | X |

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


**Defect:** Affecting functionality.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 2.1.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Steering gear condition

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

> (b) | Sector shaft twisted or splines worn. Affecting functionality. | | | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Sector shaft twisted or splines worn.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.1.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Steering gear condition

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

> (b) | Sector shaft twisted or splines worn. Affecting functionality. | | | X | X

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

Sector shaft twisted or splines worn. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Attachments seriously affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 2.1.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Steering gear casing attachment

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

> (b) | Elongated fixing holes in chassis. Attachments seriously affected. | | | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Elongated fixing holes in chassis.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.1.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Steering gear casing attachment

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

> (b) | Elongated fixing holes in chassis. Attachments seriously affected. | | | X | X

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

Elongated fixing holes in chassis. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** A very serious risk of unlinking.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 2.1.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Steering linkage condition

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

> (b) | Excessive wear at joints. A very serious risk of unlinking. | | | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Excessive wear at joints.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.1.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Steering linkage condition

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

> (b) | Excessive wear at joints. A very serious risk of unlinking. | | | X | X

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

Excessive wear at joints. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Steering stops not operating or missing.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.1.4

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Steering linkage operation

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

> (b) | Steering stops not operating or missing. | | | X |

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

Steering stops not operating or missing. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Insufficient fluid (below MIN mark).

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 2.1.5

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Power steering

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

> (b) | Insufficient fluid (below MIN mark). Insufficient reservoir. | | X | X |

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

Insufficient fluid (below MIN mark). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Insufficient reservoir.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.1.5

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Power steering

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

> (b) | Insufficient fluid (below MIN mark). Insufficient reservoir. | | X | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Absence of retaining device on steering wheel hub.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.2.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Absence of retaining device on steering wheel hub. Very serious risk of unlinking. | | | X | X

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

Absence of retaining device on steering wheel hub. — 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:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Absence of retaining device on steering wheel hub. 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 top of column radially from axis of column.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.2.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Excessive movement of top of column radially from axis of column. | | | X |

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

Excessive movement of top of column radially from axis of column. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Excessive play.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.5

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Trailer steered axle turntable

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

> (b) | Excessive play. Straight on driving affected; directional stability impaired. | | | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Straight on driving affected; directional stability impaired.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 2.5

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Trailer steered axle turntable

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

> (b) | Excessive play. Straight on driving affected; directional stability impaired. | | | X | X

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

Straight on driving affected; directional stability impaired. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Inconsistency between the angle of the steering wheel and the angle of the wheels.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 2.6

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Inconsistency between the angle of the steering wheel and the angle of the wheels. Steering affected. | | | X | X

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

Inconsistency between the angle of the steering wheel and the angle of the wheels. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Steering affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 2.6

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Inconsistency between the angle of the steering wheel and the angle of the wheels. Steering affected. | | | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Glass or transparent panel (including reflecting or tinted film) that does not comply with specifications in the requirements 1 , (outside cleaning area of windscreen wipers).

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 3.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition of glass

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

> (b) | Glass or transparent panel (including reflecting or tinted film) that does not comply with specifications in the requirements 1 , (outside cleaning area of windscreen wipers). | | X | |

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

Glass or transparent panel (including reflecting or tinted film) that does not comply with specifications in the requirements 1 , (outside cleaning area of windscreen wipers). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Mirror or device slightly damaged or loose.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 3.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Mirror or device slightly damaged or loose. | | X | |

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

Mirror or device slightly damaged or loose. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Wiper blade defective.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 3.4

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Windscreen wipers

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

> (b) | Wiper blade defective. | | X | |

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

Wiper blade defective. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Heavily defective or missing projection system (reflector and lens).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.1.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

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

> (b) | Slightly defective projection system (reflector and lens). Heavily defective or missing projection system (reflector and lens). | | X | X |

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

Heavily defective or missing projection system (reflector and lens). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Slightly defective projection system (reflector and lens).

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.1.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

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

> (b) | Slightly defective projection system (reflector and lens). Heavily defective or missing projection system (reflector and lens). | | X | X |

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

Slightly defective projection system (reflector and lens). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.1.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Alignment

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

> (b) | System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | | | X |

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

System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Function of control device impaired.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.1.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Switching

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

> (b) | Function of control device impaired. | | | X |

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

Function of control device impaired. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Products on lens or light source which obviously reduce light brightness or change emitted colour.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.1.4

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Products on lens or light source which obviously reduce light brightness or change emitted colour. | | | X |

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

Products on lens or light source which obviously reduce light brightness or change emitted colour. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Manual device cannot be operated from driver’s seat.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.1.5

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Manual device cannot be operated from driver’s seat. | | | X |

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

Manual device cannot be operated from driver’s seat. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Damaged or deteriorated insulation.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.10

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Damaged or deteriorated insulation. Likely to cause a short-circuit fault. | | X | X |

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

Damaged or deteriorated insulation. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Likely to cause a short-circuit fault.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.10

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Damaged or deteriorated insulation. Likely to cause a short-circuit fault. | | X | X |

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

Likely to cause a short-circuit fault. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Wiring extremely deteriorated (relevant parts for braking, steering).

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 4.11

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Electrical wiring

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

> (b) | Wiring slightly deteriorated. Wiring heavily deteriorated. Wiring extremely deteriorated (relevant parts for braking, steering). | | X | X | X

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

Wiring extremely deteriorated (relevant parts for braking, steering). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Wiring heavily deteriorated.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.11

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Electrical wiring

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

> (b) | Wiring slightly deteriorated. Wiring heavily deteriorated. Wiring extremely deteriorated (relevant parts for braking, steering). | | X | X | X

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

Wiring heavily deteriorated. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Wiring slightly deteriorated.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.11

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Electrical wiring

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

> (b) | Wiring slightly deteriorated. Wiring heavily deteriorated. Wiring extremely deteriorated (relevant parts for braking, steering). | | X | X | X

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

Wiring slightly deteriorated. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Lamp operation not in accordance with the requirements 1 .

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.12

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Lamp operation not in accordance with the requirements 1 . Number of headlights simultaneously operating exceeding permitted light brightness; Emitting 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>

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


**Defect:** Number of headlights simultaneously operating exceeding permitted light brightness; Emitting red light to the front or white light to the rear.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.12

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Lamp operation not in accordance with the requirements 1 . Number of headlights simultaneously operating exceeding permitted light brightness; Emitting 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>

Number of headlights simultaneously operating exceeding permitted light brightness; Emitting red light to the front or white light to the rear. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Leaking.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.13

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Battery(ies)

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

> (b) | Leaking. Loss of hazardous substances. | | X | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Loss of hazardous substances.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.13

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Battery(ies)

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

> (b) | Leaking. Loss of hazardous substances. | | X | X |

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

Loss of hazardous substances. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Defective lens.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.2.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

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

> (b) | Defective lens. | | | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Function of control device impaired.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.2.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Switching

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

> (b) | Function of control device impaired. | | | X |

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


**Defect:** Products on lens or light source which reduce light, brightness or change emitted colour.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.2.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Compliance with requirements 1

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

> (b) | Products on lens or light source which reduce light, brightness or change emitted colour. 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>

Products on lens or light source which reduce light, brightness or change emitted colour. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**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:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Compliance with requirements 1

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

> (b) | Products on lens or light source which reduce light, brightness or change emitted colour. 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:** Heavily defective lens (emitted light affected).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.3.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

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

> (b) | Slightly defective lens (no influence on emitted light). Heavily defective lens (emitted light affected). | | X | X |

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

Heavily defective lens (emitted light affected). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Slightly defective lens (no influence on emitted light).

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.3.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

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

> (b) | Slightly defective lens (no influence on emitted light). Heavily defective lens (emitted light affected). | | X | X |

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

Slightly defective lens (no influence on emitted light). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Function of control device impaired.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.3.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Switching

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

> (b) | Function of control device impaired. | | | X |

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

Function of control device impaired. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Heavily defective lens (emitted light affected).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.4.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

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

> (b) | Slightly defective lens (no influence on emitted light). Heavily defective lens (emitted light affected). | | X | X |

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


**Defect:** Slightly defective lens (no influence on emitted light).

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.4.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

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

> (b) | Slightly defective lens (no influence on emitted light). Heavily defective lens (emitted light affected). | | X | X |

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


**Defect:** Heavily defective lens (emitted light affected).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.5.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

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

> (b) | Slightly defective lens (no influence on emitted light). Heavily defective lens (emitted light affected). | | X | X |

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


**Defect:** Slightly defective lens (no influence on emitted light).

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.5.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

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

> (b) | Slightly defective lens (no influence on emitted light). Heavily defective lens (emitted light affected). | | X | X |

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


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

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.5.4

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | System does not operate in accordance with the requirements 1 | | | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Defective lens.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.6.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

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

> (b) | Defective lens. | | X | |

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


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

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.6.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Compliance with requirements 1

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

> (b) | System does not operate in accordance with the requirements 1 . | | | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Defective light source. (Multiple light source).

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.7.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

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

> (b) | Defective light source. (Multiple light source). Defective light source. (Single light source). | | X | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Defective light source. (Single light source).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.7.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition and operation

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

> (b) | Defective light source. (Multiple light source). Defective light source. (Single light source). | | X | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Likely to fall off.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 4.8.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition

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

> (b) | Reflector not securely attached. 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:** Reflector not securely attached.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 4.8.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition

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

> (b) | Reflector not securely attached. Likely to fall off. | | X | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Insecure fixing to vehicle.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.1.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Axles

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

> (b) | Insecure fixing to vehicle. Stability impaired, functionality affected: Extensive movement relative to its fixtures. | | | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Stability impaired, functionality affected: Extensive movement relative to its fixtures.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.1.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Axles

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

> (b) | Insecure fixing to vehicle. Stability impaired, functionality affected: Extensive movement relative to its fixtures. | | | X | X

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

Stability impaired, functionality affected: Extensive movement relative to its fixtures. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Excessive wear in the swivel pin and/or bushes.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.1.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Stub axles

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

> (b) | Excessive wear in the swivel pin and/or bushes. 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 the swivel pin and/or bushes. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


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

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.1.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Stub axles

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

> (b) | Excessive wear in the swivel pin and/or bushes. 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:** Danger of overheating; danger of demolishment.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.1.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Wheel bearings

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

> (b) | Wheel bearing too tight, jammed. Danger of overheating; danger of demolishment. | | | X | X

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

Danger of overheating; danger of demolishment. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Wheel bearing too tight, jammed.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.1.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Wheel bearings

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

> (b) | Wheel bearing too tight, jammed. Danger of overheating; danger of demolishment. | | | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Hub worn or damaged in such a way that secure fixing of wheels is affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.2.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Road wheel hub

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

> (b) | Hub worn or damaged. Hub worn or damaged in such a way that secure fixing of wheels is affected. | | | X | X

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

Hub worn or damaged in such a way that secure fixing of wheels is affected. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Hub worn or damaged.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.2.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Road wheel hub

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

> (b) | Hub worn or damaged. Hub worn or damaged in such a way that secure fixing of wheels is affected. | | | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Likely to come off.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.2.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Wheels

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

> (b) | Tyre retaining rings not properly fitted. Likely to come off. | | | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Tyre retaining rings not properly fitted.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.2.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Wheels

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

> (b) | Tyre retaining rings not properly fitted. Likely to come off. | | | X | X

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

Tyre retaining rings not properly fitted. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Tyres on same axle or on twin wheels of different sizes.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.2.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Tyres

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

> (b) | Tyres on same axle or on twin wheels of different sizes. | | | X |

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

Tyres on same axle or on twin wheels of different sizes. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** A damaged or fractured spring component.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Springs and stabiliser

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

> (b) | A damaged or fractured spring component. Main spring (-leaf), or additional leafs very seriously affected. | | | X | X

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

A damaged or fractured spring component. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Main spring (-leaf), or additional leafs very seriously affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Springs and stabiliser

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

> (b) | A damaged or fractured spring component. Main spring (-leaf), or additional leafs very seriously affected. | | | X | X

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

Main spring (-leaf), or additional leafs very seriously affected. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Given minimum values not reached.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.2.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Given minimum values not reached. | | | X |

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

Given minimum values not reached. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Damaged shock absorber showing signs of severe leakage or malfunction.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Shock absorbers

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

> (b) | Damaged shock absorber showing signs of severe leakage or malfunction. | | | X |

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

Damaged shock absorber showing signs of severe leakage or malfunction. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** A damaged or excessively corroded component.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | A damaged or excessively corroded component. Stability of component affected or component fractured. | | | X | X

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

A damaged or excessively corroded component. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Stability of component affected or component fractured.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | A damaged or excessively corroded component. Stability of component affected or component fractured. | | | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Dust cover missing or fractured.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.4

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Suspension joints

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

> (b) | Dust cover severely deteriorated. Dust cover missing or fractured. | | X | X |

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

Dust cover missing or fractured. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Dust cover severely deteriorated.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.4

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Suspension joints

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

> (b) | Dust cover severely deteriorated. Dust cover missing or fractured. | | X | X |

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

Dust cover severely deteriorated. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Any component damaged, modified or deteriorated in a way that would adversely affect the functioning of the system.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.5

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Air suspension

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

> (b) | Any component damaged, modified or deteriorated in a way that would adversely affect the functioning of the system. Functioning of system seriously affected. | | | X | X

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

Any component damaged, modified or deteriorated in a way that would adversely affect the functioning of the system. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Functioning of system seriously affected.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 5.3.5

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Air suspension

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

> (b) | Any component damaged, modified or deteriorated in a way that would adversely affect the functioning of the system. Functioning of system seriously affected. | | | X | X

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

Functioning of system seriously affected. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Insecurity of strengthening plates or fastenings.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** General condition

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

> (b) | Insecurity of strengthening plates or fastenings. Majority of fastenings loose; insufficient strength of parts. | | | X | X

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

Insecurity of strengthening plates or fastenings. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Majority of fastenings loose; insufficient strength of parts.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** General condition

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

> (b) | Insecurity of strengthening plates or fastenings. Majority of fastenings loose; insufficient strength of parts. | | | X | X

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

Majority of fastenings loose; insufficient strength of parts. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Danger to health of persons on board.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Exhaust pipes and silencers

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

> (b) | Fumes entering cab or passengers compartment. Danger to health of persons on board. | | | X | X

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

Danger to health of persons on board. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Fumes entering cab or passengers compartment.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Exhaust pipes and silencers

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

> (b) | Fumes entering cab or passengers compartment. Danger to health of persons on board. | | | X | X

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

Fumes entering cab or passengers compartment. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Leaking fuel or missing or ineffective filler cap.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Leaking fuel or missing or ineffective filler cap. Risk of fire; excessive loss of hazardous material. | | | X | X

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

Leaking fuel or missing or ineffective filler cap. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Risk of fire; excessive loss of hazardous material.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Leaking fuel or missing or ineffective filler cap. Risk of fire; excessive loss of hazardous material. | | | X | X

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

Risk of fire; excessive loss of hazardous material. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Device obviously not in compliance with the requirements 1

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.4

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Device obviously not in compliance with the requirements 1 | | | X |

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

Device obviously not in compliance with the requirements 1 — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Carrier fractured or insecure.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.5

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Carrier fractured or insecure. | | | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Below wear limit.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.6

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Excessive wear in a component. Below wear limit. | | | X | X

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

Below wear limit. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Excessive wear in a component.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.6

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Excessive wear in a component. Below wear limit. | | | X | X

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

Excessive wear in a component. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Excessive wear in transmission shaft bearings.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.7

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Transmission

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

> (b) | Excessive wear in transmission shaft bearings. Very serious risk of loosening or cracking. | | | X | X

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

Excessive wear in transmission shaft bearings. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Very serious risk of loosening or cracking.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.7

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Transmission

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

> (b) | Excessive wear in transmission shaft bearings. Very serious risk of loosening or cracking. | | | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Engine modification affecting safety and/or the environment.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.1.9

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Engine modification affecting safety and/or the environment. | | | | X

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

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


**Defect:** Insecure body pillar.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition

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

> (b) | Insecure body pillar. Stability impaired. | | | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Stability impaired.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Condition

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

> (b) | Insecure body pillar. Stability impaired. | | | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Insufficient clearance to tyre/wheel (mudguards).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.10

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Insufficient clearance to tyre/wheel (spray suppression). Insufficient clearance to tyre/wheel (mudguards). | | X | X |

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

Insufficient clearance to tyre/wheel (mudguards). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Insufficient clearance to tyre/wheel (spray suppression).

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.10

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Insufficient clearance to tyre/wheel (spray suppression). Insufficient clearance to tyre/wheel (mudguards). | | X | X |

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

Insufficient clearance to tyre/wheel (spray suppression). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Not in accordance with the requirements 1

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.11

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Stand

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

> (b) | Not in accordance with the requirements 1 | | | X |

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

Not in accordance with the requirements 1 — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Not in accordance with the requirements 1

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.12

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Handgrips and footrests

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

> (b) | Not in accordance with the requirements 1 | | | X |

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


**Defect:** Body/cab obviously not located squarely on chassis.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Mounting

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

> (b) | Body/cab obviously not located squarely on chassis. | | | X |

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

Body/cab obviously not located squarely on chassis. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** A door likely to open inadvertently or one that will not remain closed (sliding doors).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Doors and door catches

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

> (b) | A door likely to open inadvertently or one that will not remain closed (sliding doors). A door likely to open inadvertently or one that will not remain closed (turning doors). | | | X | X

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

A door likely to open inadvertently or one that will not remain closed (sliding doors). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** A door likely to open inadvertently or one that will not remain closed (turning doors).

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Doors and door catches

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

> (b) | A door likely to open inadvertently or one that will not remain closed (sliding doors). A door likely to open inadvertently or one that will not remain closed (turning doors). | | | X | X

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

A door likely to open inadvertently or one that will not remain closed (turning doors). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Adjustment mechanism not functioning correctly.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.5

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Driver’s seat

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

> (b) | Adjustment mechanism not functioning correctly. Seat moving or backrest not fixable. | | | X | X

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

Adjustment mechanism not functioning correctly. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Seat moving or backrest not fixable.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.5

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Driver’s seat

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

> (b) | Adjustment mechanism not functioning correctly. Seat moving or backrest not fixable. | | | X | X

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

Seat moving or backrest not fixable. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Permitted number of seats exceeded; positioning not in compliance with approval.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.6

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Other seats

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

> (b) | Seats not fitted in accordance with requirements 1 . Permitted number of seats exceeded; positioning not in compliance with approval. | | X | X |

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

Permitted number of seats exceeded; positioning not in compliance with approval. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Seats not fitted in accordance with requirements 1 .

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.6

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Other seats

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

> (b) | Seats not fitted in accordance with requirements 1 . Permitted number of seats exceeded; positioning not in compliance with approval. | | X | X |

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

Seats not fitted in accordance with requirements 1 . — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Step or rung in a condition likely to cause injury to users.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.8

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Cab steps

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

> (b) | Step or rung in a condition likely to cause injury to users. | | | X |

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

Step or rung in a condition likely to cause injury to users. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Other fitting or equipment not in accordance with the requirements 1 .

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.9

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Other fitting or equipment not in accordance with the requirements 1 . Parts fitted likely to cause injuries; safe operation affected. | | X | X |

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

Other fitting or equipment not in accordance with the requirements 1 . — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Parts fitted likely to cause injuries; safe operation affected.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 6.2.9

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Other fitting or equipment not in accordance with the requirements 1 . Parts fitted likely to cause injuries; safe operation affected. | | X | X |

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

Parts fitted likely to cause injuries; safe operation affected. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Anchorage loose.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.1.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Anchorage loose. | | | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Any cut or sign of overstretching.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.1.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Safety-belt damaged. Any cut or sign of overstretching. | | X | X |

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

Any cut or sign of overstretching. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Safety-belt damaged.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 7.1.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

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

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

> (b) | Safety-belt damaged. Any cut or sign of overstretching. | | X | X |

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

Safety-belt damaged. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 7.1.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Safety belt load limiter

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

> (b) | System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | | | | X

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

System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 7.1.4

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Safety belt Pre-tensioners

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

> (b) | System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | | | | X

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


**Defect:** System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 7.1.5

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Airbag

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

> (b) | System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | | | | X

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


**Defect:** System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 7.1.6

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** SRS Systems

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

> (b) | System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | | | | X

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


**Defect:** Obviously not operational.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.10

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Speed limitation device (if fitted/required)

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

> (b) | Obviously not operational. | | | X |

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

Obviously not operational. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Obviously inoperative.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.11

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Odometer if available (X) 2

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

> (b) | Obviously inoperative. | | | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Wirings damaged.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.12

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Electronic Stability Control (ESC) if fitted/required

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

> (b) | Wirings damaged. | | | X |

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

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


**Defect:** If required (e.g. taxi, buses, coaches, etc.).

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Fire extinguisher (X) 2

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

> (b) | Not in accordance with the requirements 1 If required (e.g. taxi, buses, coaches, etc.). | | X | X |

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

If required (e.g. taxi, buses, coaches, etc.). — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Not in accordance with the requirements 1

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 7.2

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Fire extinguisher (X) 2

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

> (b) | Not in accordance with the requirements 1 If required (e.g. taxi, buses, coaches, etc.). | | X | X |

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

Not in accordance with the requirements 1 — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Defective

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Locks and anti-theft device

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

> (b) | Defective Inadvertently locking or blocking. | | | X | X

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

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


**Defect:** Inadvertently locking or blocking.

**Category:** Dangerous

**Inspection item number:** 7.3

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Locks and anti-theft device

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

> (b) | Defective Inadvertently locking or blocking. | | | X | X

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

Inadvertently locking or blocking. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Not in accordance with the requirements 1 .

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 7.4

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Warning triangle (if required) (X) 2

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

> (b) | Not in accordance with the requirements 1 . | | X | |

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

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


**Defect:** Control insecure.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 7.7

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Audible warning device

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

> (b) | Control insecure. | | X | |

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

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


**Defect:** Not operational at all.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.8

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Speedometer

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

> (b) | Operation impaired. Not operational at all. | | X | X |

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

Not operational at all. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Operation impaired.

**Category:** Minor

**Inspection item number:** 7.8

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Speedometer

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

> (b) | Operation impaired. Not operational at all. | | X | X |

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

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


**Defect:** Not operational.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 7.9

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Tachograph (if fitted/required)

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

> (b) | Not operational. | | | X |

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

Not operational. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts


**Defect:** Any part of the noise suppression system loose, damaged, incorrectly fitted, missing or obviously modified in a way that would adversely affect the noise levels.

**Category:** Major

**Inspection item number:** 8.1.1

**Defect reference:** (b)

**Inspection item:** Noise suppression system

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

> (b) | Any part of the noise suppression system loose, damaged, incorrectly fitted, missing or obviously modified in a way that would adversely affect the noise levels. Very serious risk of falling off. | | | X | X

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

Any part of the noise suppression system loose, damaged, incorrectly fitted, missing or obviously modified in a way that would adversely affect the noise levels. — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts