The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any steering component mounting (a ‘prescribed area’) is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected
For The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any steering component mounting (a ‘prescribed area’) is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected, category is Dangerous; inspection item number is 2.1.2; defect reference is (e)(ii); inspection item is Steering gear security; authority is DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7), recorded from its source on 2026-08-06.
- Defect
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any steering component mounting (a ‘prescribed area’) is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected verified
- Category
- Dangerous verified
- Inspection item number
- 2.1.2
- Defect reference
- (e)(ii) verified
- Inspection item
- Steering gear security
- Authority
- DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) our reading
Values marked our reading are our classification of what the source says — the source does not print them in those words. The quote below is the evidence for each one; judge it yourself.
What the source says
(e)(ii) | The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any steering component mounting (a ‘prescribed area’) is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected | Dangerous
— gov.uk, retrieved 2026-08-06
Source
- gov.ukhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/2-steering