Records 1–400 — Vehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts

Records 1 to 400 of 1,422. Each links to its own page, which carries the source URL and the quoted line that states the value.

• A 13-pin trailer socket not functioning at all · 4.10 · (c)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(ii) | A 13-pin trailer socket not functioning at all | Dangerous
• A 13-pin trailer socket not functioning correctly · 4.10 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(i) | A 13-pin trailer socket not functioning correctly | Major
• A battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit · 4.13 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | A battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit | Major
• A battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier · 4.13 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | A battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier | Minor
• A battery leaking · 4.13 · (b) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b) | A battery leaking | Major
• A body or cab insecure · 6.2.2 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | A body or cab insecure | Major
• A body or cab insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired · 6.2.2 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | A body or cab insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired | Dangerous
• A body or cab obviously not squarely located on chassis · 6.2.2 · (b) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b) | A body or cab obviously not squarely located on chassis | Major
• A body panel or body component likely to become detached · 6.2.1 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | A body panel or body component likely to become detached | Dangerous
• A body pillar insecure · 6.2.1 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A body pillar insecure | Major
• A bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently · 3.1 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(ii) | A bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently | Dangerous
• A bonnet which cannot be safely secured in the closed position · 3.1 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A bonnet which cannot be safely secured in the closed position | Major
• A brake on any wheel grabbing severely · 1.2.1 · (c) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c) | A brake on any wheel grabbing severely | Major
• A brake on any wheel grabbing severely · 1.3.1 · (c) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c) | A brake on any wheel grabbing severely | Major
• A brake on any wheel grabbing severely · 1.2.1 · (c) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(c) | A brake on any wheel grabbing severely | Major
• A cab step or step ring in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury · 6.2.8 · (b) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b) | A cab step or step ring in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury | Major
• A cab step or step ring insecure · 6.2.8 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | A cab step or step ring insecure | Minor
• A cab step or step ring so insecure that it is likely to cause injury · 6.2.8 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | A cab step or step ring so insecure that it is likely to cause injury | Major
• A damaged or bent shaft. · 6.1.7 · (e) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(e) | A damaged or bent shaft. | | | X |
• A damaged or excessively corroded component. · 5.3.3 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | A damaged or excessively corroded component. Stability of component affected or component fractured. | | | X | X
• A damaged or fractured spring component. · 5.3.1 · (b) · 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
• A date code illegible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus or coach · 5.2.3 · (n)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(n)(i) | A date code illegible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus or coach | Minor
• A direction indicator lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp · 4.4.3 · (b) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b) | A direction indicator lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | Major
• A door hinge, catch or pillar excessively deteriorated · 6.2.3 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(i) | A door hinge, catch or pillar excessively deteriorated | Minor
• A door hinge, catch or pillar missing or insecure · 6.2.3 · (c)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(ii) | A door hinge, catch or pillar missing or insecure | Major
• A door will not open or close properly. · 6.2.3 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | A door will not open or close properly. | | | X |
• A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly · 6.2.3 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | Major
• A driver’s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not working as intended · 6.2.5 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A driver’s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not working as intended | Major
• A driver’s seat insecure · 6.2.5 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | A driver’s seat insecure | Dangerous
• A driver’s seat with a defective structure · 6.2.5 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | A driver’s seat with a defective structure | Major
• A floor excessively deteriorated or insecure · 6.2.4 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | A floor excessively deteriorated or insecure | Major
• A front or rear fog lamp likely to become detached · 4.5.1 · (c)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(ii) | A front or rear fog lamp likely to become detached | Major
• A front or rear fog lamp not securely attached · 4.5.1 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(i) | A front or rear fog lamp not securely attached | Minor
• A front or rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning · 4.5.1 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | A front or rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | Minor
• A fuel system with a visable leak at any point · 4 · a. · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396a. A fuel system with a visable leak at any point.
• A fuel tank filler cap missing · 4 · b. · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396b. A fuel tank filler cap missing.
• A gas, air or fluid suspension system inoperative · 5.3.5 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | A gas, air or fluid suspension system inoperative | Dangerous
• A handgrip or footrest missing or insecure · 6.2.12 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | A handgrip or footrest missing or insecure | Major
• A hazard warning lamp tell-tale is not a flashing light · 4.9.2 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | A hazard warning lamp tell-tale is not a flashing light | Minor
• A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED · 4.1.1 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED | Major
• A headlamp with up to ½ light sources not functioning in the case of LED · 4.1.1 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | A headlamp with up to ½ light sources not functioning in the case of LED | Minor
• A king pin loose in the axle beam · 5.1.2 · (d)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(i) | A king pin loose in the axle beam | Major
• A king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability · 5.1.2 · (d)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(ii) | A king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability | Dangerous
• A lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp · 4.2.3 · (c) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c) | A lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | Major
• A lamp likely to become detached · 4.4.1 · (c)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(ii) | A lamp likely to become detached | Major
• A lamp not securely attached · 4.4.1 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(i) | A lamp not securely attached | Minor
• A lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected · 4.5.1 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(ii) | A lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected | Major
• A lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected · 4.3.1 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(ii) | A lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected | Major
• A lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected · 4.4.1 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(ii) | A lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected | Major
• A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light · 4.3.1 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | Minor
• A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light · 4.4.1 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | Minor
• A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light · 4.5.1 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | Minor
• A loose or damaged panel or part likely to cause injury. · 6.2.1 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | A loose or damaged panel or part likely to cause injury. Likely to fall off. | | | X | X
• A passenger seat insecure · 6.2.6 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | A passenger seat insecure | Dangerous
• A rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp · 4.5.4 · (b) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b) | A rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | Major
• A rear registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear · 4.7.1 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | A rear registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear | Minor
• A recut tyre fitted to a vehicle not permitted to be fitted with recut tyres · 5.2.3 · (g) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(g) | A recut tyre fitted to a vehicle not permitted to be fitted with recut tyres | Major
• A registration plate lamp likely to become detached · 4.7.1 · (c)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(ii) | A registration plate lamp likely to become detached | Major
• A registration plate lamp not securely attached · 4.7.1 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(i) | A registration plate lamp not securely attached | Minor
• A reversing lamp inoperative · 4.6.1 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | A reversing lamp inoperative | Major
• A reversing lamp lens defective · 4.6.1 · (b) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b) | A reversing lamp lens defective | Major
• A reversing lamp likely to become detached · 4.6.1 · (c)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(ii) | A reversing lamp likely to become detached | Major
• A reversing lamp not securely attached · 4.6.1 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(i) | A reversing lamp not securely attached | Minor
• A shock absorber bush excessively worn · 5.3.2 · (c) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c) | A shock absorber bush excessively worn | Major
• A shock absorber insecurely attached to chassis or axle · 5.3.2 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | A shock absorber insecurely attached to chassis or axle | Major
• A shock absorber missing or likely to become detached · 5.3.2 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | A shock absorber missing or likely to become detached | Dangerous
• A shock absorber which has negligible damping effect · 5.3.2 · (d) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d) | A shock absorber which has negligible damping effect | Major
• A spare wheel carrier fractured or insecure · 6.1.5 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | A spare wheel carrier fractured or insecure | Major
• A spare wheel insecure in carrier · 6.1.5 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A spare wheel insecure in carrier | Major
• A spare wheel likely to become detached · 6.1.5 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(ii) | A spare wheel likely to become detached | Dangerous
• A spare wheel not securely fixed in carrier · 6.1.5 · (c) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(c) | A spare wheel not securely fixed in carrier Very serious risk of falling off. | | | X | X
• A spigot mounted wheel hub excessively worn or damaged · 5.2.1 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A spigot mounted wheel hub excessively worn or damaged | Major
• A spring insecurely attached to chassis or axle · 5.3.1 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | A spring insecurely attached to chassis or axle | Major
• A spring main leaf fractured · 5.3.1 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(ii) | A spring main leaf fractured | Dangerous
• A spring missing · 5.3.1 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(i) | A spring missing | Major
• A spring missing and directional control affected · 5.3.1 · (c)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(ii) | A spring missing and directional control affected | Dangerous
• A spring modified so that the suspension is inoperative · 5.3.1 · (d)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(ii) | A spring modified so that the suspension is inoperative | Dangerous
• A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened · 5.3.1 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | Major
• A spring with an unsafe modification · 5.3.1 · (d)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(i) | A spring with an unsafe modification | Major
• A spring with fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible · 5.3.1 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | A spring with fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible | Dangerous
• A statutory seat belt missing · 7.1.2 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | A statutory seat belt missing | Major
• A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play · 2.1.3 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | Major
• A steering ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment · 2.1.3 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(ii) | A steering ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment | Dangerous
• A steering linkage component fractured or deformed · 2.1.3 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(i) | A steering linkage component fractured or deformed | Major
• A steering linkage component modified to the extent that steering is affected · 2.1.3 · (f)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(f)(ii) | A steering linkage component modified to the extent that steering is affected | Dangerous
• A steering linkage component with an unsafe modification · 2.1.3 · (f)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(f)(i) | A steering linkage component with an unsafe modification | Major
• A stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp · 4.3.3 · (b) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b) | A stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | Major
• A stop lamp likely to become detached · 4.3.1 · (c)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(ii) | A stop lamp likely to become detached | Major
• A stop lamp not securely attached · 4.3.1 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(i) | A stop lamp not securely attached | Minor
• A stop lamp position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements · 4.3.3 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | A stop lamp position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | Minor
• A stub axle fractured · 5.1.2 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | A stub axle fractured | Dangerous
• A stub axle swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn · 5.1.2 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A stub axle swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn | Major
• A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded · 5.3.3 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | Major
• A suspension component fractured or likely to fail · 5.3.3 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(ii) | A suspension component fractured or likely to fail | Dangerous
• A suspension component insecurely attached to chassis or axle · 5.3.3 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | A suspension component insecurely attached to chassis or axle | Major
• A suspension component with an unsafe modification · 5.3.3 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(i) | A suspension component with an unsafe modification | Major
• A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated · 5.3.4 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | Minor
• A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn · 5.3.4 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn | Major
• A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing likely to become detached · 5.3.4 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing likely to become detached | Dangerous
• A towbar attachment defective or insecure · 6.1.6 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(i) | A towbar attachment defective or insecure | Major
• A towbar attachment likely to become detached · 6.1.6 · (c)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(ii) | A towbar attachment likely to become detached | Dangerous
• A towbar component damaged, defective, fractured or corroded · 6.1.6 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | A towbar component damaged, defective, fractured or corroded | Major
• A towbar component excessively worn · 6.1.6 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A towbar component excessively worn | Major
• A towbar component so worn it is likely to fail · 6.1.6 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(ii) | A towbar component so worn it is likely to fail | Dangerous
• A towbar coupling indicator not working · 6.1.6 · (e) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(e) | A towbar coupling indicator not working | Major
• A towbar safety device damaged or not operating correctly · 6.1.6 · (d) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d) | A towbar safety device damaged or not operating correctly | Major
• A trailer electrical socket insecure · 4.10 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | A trailer electrical socket insecure | Minor
• A trailer electrical socket likely to become detached · 4.10 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | A trailer electrical socket likely to become detached | Major
• A transmission joint, belt or chain excessively worn · 6.1.7 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(i) | A transmission joint, belt or chain excessively worn | Major
• A transmission shaft bearing excessively worn · 6.1.7 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A transmission shaft bearing excessively worn | Major
• A transmission shaft bearing housing fractured or insecure · 6.1.7 · (f)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(f)(i) | A transmission shaft bearing housing fractured or insecure | Major
• A transmission shaft bearing housing likely to fail · 6.1.7 · (f)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(f)(ii) | A transmission shaft bearing housing likely to fail | Dangerous
• A transmission shaft bearing likely to break up · 6.1.7 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(ii) | A transmission shaft bearing likely to break up | Dangerous
• A transmission shaft bent or badly damaged · 6.1.7 · (e) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(e) | A transmission shaft bent or badly damaged | Major
• A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated · 6.1.7 · (g)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(g)(i) | A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | Minor
• A transmission shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated · 6.1.7 · (d)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(i) | A transmission shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated | Major
• A transmission shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail · 6.1.7 · (d)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(ii) | A transmission shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail | Dangerous
• A transmission shaft likely to become detached · 6.1.7 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | A transmission shaft likely to become detached | Dangerous
• A transmission shaft securing bolts loose or missing · 6.1.7 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | A transmission shaft securing bolts loose or missing | Major
• A transmission so worn it is likely to fail · 6.1.7 · (c)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(ii) | A transmission so worn it is likely to fail | Dangerous
• A tyre fouling a part of the vehicle · 5.2.3 · (f) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(f) | A tyre fouling a part of the vehicle | Major
• A tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim · 5.2.3 · (k) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(k) | A tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim | Major
• A tyre load capacity insufficient for axle presented weight · 5.2.3 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | A tyre load capacity insufficient for axle presented weight | Dangerous
• A tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturer’s sidewall instructions · 5.2.3 · (i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(i) | A tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturer’s sidewall instructions | Major
• A tyre retaining ring likely to come off · 5.2.2 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(ii) | A tyre retaining ring likely to come off | Dangerous
• A tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted · 5.2.2 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted | Major
• A very serious risk of unlinking. · 2.1.3 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Excessive wear at joints. A very serious risk of unlinking. | | | X | X
• A wheel and its fixings not compatible · 5.2.2 · (d) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d) | A wheel and its fixings not compatible | Major
• A wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting · 5.2.2 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(i) | A wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting | Major
• A wheel bearing excessively rough · 5.1.3 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | A wheel bearing excessively rough | Major
• A wheel bearing likely to collapse · 5.1.3 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(ii) | A wheel bearing likely to collapse | Dangerous
• A wheel bearing with excessive play · 5.1.3 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | A wheel bearing with excessive play | Major
• A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud · 5.2.1 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | Major
• A wheel with more than one loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud · 5.2.1 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | A wheel with more than one loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | Dangerous
• Abnormal lag in brake operation of any wheel. · 1.2.1 · (d) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(d) | Abnormal lag in brake operation of any wheel. | | | X |
• Abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel · 1.2.1 · (d) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d) | Abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel | Major
• Abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel · 1.2.1 · (d) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(d) | Abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel | Major
• Abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment or excessive wear · 1.1.15 · (f) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(f) | Abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment or excessive wear | Major
• Abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment or excessive wear · 1.1.15 · (f) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(f) | Abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment or excessive wear | Major
• ABS system obviously removed · 1.6 · (f) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(f) | ABS system obviously removed | Major
• Absence of braking action on any wheel required to have brakes · 1 · i.(1) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396i. Electric Brakes. (1) Absence of braking action on any wheel required to have brakes.
• Absence of locking devices. · 2.1.3 · (d) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(d) | Absence of locking devices. | | | X |
• Absence of retaining device on steering wheel hub. · 2.2.1 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Absence of retaining device on steering wheel hub. Very serious risk of unlinking. | | | X | X
• Activator missing, damaged or inoperative. · 1.1.6 · (d) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(d) | Activator missing, damaged or inoperative. | | | X |
• Actuator cracked or damaged. · 1.1.16 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Actuator cracked or damaged. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X
• Actuator cracked or damaged and braking performance affected · 1.1.16 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | Actuator cracked or damaged and braking performance affected | Dangerous
• Actuator cracked or damaged and braking performance not affected · 1.1.16 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | Actuator cracked or damaged and braking performance not affected | Major
• Actuator excessively corroded · 1.1.16 · (d)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(i) | Actuator excessively corroded | Major
• Actuator excessively corroded. · 1.1.16 · (d) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(d) | Actuator excessively corroded. Likely to crack. | | | X | X
• Actuator excessively corroded and likely to crack · 1.1.16 · (d)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(ii) | Actuator excessively corroded and likely to crack | Dangerous
• Actuator has excessive travel of operating system indicating need for adjustment · 1.1.16 · (e)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(e)(i) | Actuator has excessive travel of operating system indicating need for adjustment | Major
• Actuator has no reserve travel and braking performance affected · 1.1.16 · (e)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(e)(ii) | Actuator has no reserve travel and braking performance affected | Dangerous
• Actuator insecure or inadequately mounted. · 1.1.16 · (c) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(c) | Actuator insecure or inadequately mounted. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X
• Actuator insecure or inadequately mounted and braking performance affected · 1.1.16 · (c)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(ii) | Actuator insecure or inadequately mounted and braking performance affected | Dangerous
• Actuator insecure or inadequately mounted and braking performance not affected · 1.1.16 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(i) | Actuator insecure or inadequately mounted and braking performance not affected | Major
• Actuator leaking. · 1.1.16 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Actuator leaking. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X
• Actuator leaking and braking performance affected · 1.1.16 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(ii) | Actuator leaking and braking performance affected | Dangerous
• Actuator leaking and braking performance not affected · 1.1.16 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | Actuator leaking and braking performance not affected | Major
• Adjustable axle assembly with locking pins missing or not engaged · 9 · c.(1) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396c. (1) Adjustable Axle Assemblies (Sliding Subframes). Adjustable axle assembly with locking pins missing or not engaged.
• Adjuster defective · 1.1.18 · (b) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b) | Adjuster defective | Major
• Adjuster defective. · 1.1.18 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Adjuster defective. | | | X |
• Adjustment mechanism not functioning correctly. · 6.2.5 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Adjustment mechanism not functioning correctly. Seat moving or backrest not fixable. | | | X | X
• Affecting function. · 2.1.3 · (c) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(c) | Fractures or deformation of any component. Affecting function. | | | X | X
• Affecting function. · 2.1.3 · (f) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(f) | Unsafe modification3. Affecting function. | | | X | X
• Affecting functionality. · 2.1.1 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Sector shaft twisted or splines worn. Affecting functionality. | | | X | X
• Affecting functionality. · 2.1.1 · (c) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(c) | Excessive wear in sector shaft. Affecting functionality. | | | X | X
• Affecting functionality. · 2.1.1 · (d) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(d) | Excessive movement of sector shaft. Affecting functionality. | | | X | X
• Affecting safe operation of the vehicle. · 9.2 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Not operating correctly. Affecting safe operation of the vehicle. | | X | X |
• Air hose cracked, broken or crimped · 1 · d.(5) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(5) Air hose cracked, broken or crimped.
• Air leak causing a noticeable drop in pressure or audible air leak · 1.1.3 · (d) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d) | Air leak causing a noticeable drop in pressure or audible air leak | Major
• Air leak causing a noticeable drop in pressure or audible air leaks. · 1.1.3 · (d) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(d) | Air leak causing a noticeable drop in pressure or audible air leaks. | | | X |
• Air or antifreeze leaking · 1.1.21 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | Air or antifreeze leaking | Minor
• Air or antifreeze to the extent that braking performance is affected · 1.1.21 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(ii) | Air or antifreeze to the extent that braking performance is affected | Major
• Airbag obviously non-operative. · 7.1.5 · (c) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(c) | Airbag obviously non-operative. | | | X |
• Airbags obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle. · 7.1.5 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Airbags obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle. | | | X |
• All light sources not functioning. · 4.3.1 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Defective light source(multiple light source in the case of LED up to 1/3 not functioning). Single light sources; in the case of LED less than 2/3 functioning. All light sour
• All lighting devices and reflectors required by part 393 shall be operable · 5 · 5. · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 3965. Lighting Devices. All lighting devices and reflectors required by part 393 shall be operable.
• An airbag fitted as original equipment obviously missing · 7.1.5 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | An airbag fitted as original equipment obviously missing | Major
• An airbag obviously inoperative · 7.1.5 · (c) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c) | An airbag obviously inoperative | Major
• An axle fractured or deformed · 5.1.1 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | An axle fractured or deformed | Dangerous
• An axle insecure or with loose fixing bolts · 5.1.1 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | An axle insecure or with loose fixing bolts | Major
• An axle insecure such that stability is impaired or functionality affected · 5.1.1 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(ii) | An axle insecure such that stability is impaired or functionality affected | Dangerous
• An axle with an unsafe modification · 5.1.1 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(i) | An axle with an unsafe modification | Major
• An engine mounting or bracket fractured, missing or excessively loose · 6.1.8 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | An engine mounting or bracket fractured, missing or excessively loose | Dangerous
• An induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels · 8.2.1.1 · (b) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b) | An induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels | Major
• An induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels · 8.2.2.1 · (b) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b) | An induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels | Major
• An obvious leak from any part of the system · 5.3.5 · (c) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c) | An obvious leak from any part of the system | Major
• An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction · 7.1.6 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction | Major
• Anchorage loose. · 7.1.1 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Anchorage loose. | | | X |
• Anchorage point badly deteriorated. · 7.1.1 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Anchorage point badly deteriorated. Stability affected. | | | X | X
• Anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth · 1.1.2 · (c) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c) | Anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth | Major
• Anti-slip provision on brake pedal missing, loose or worn smooth. · 1.1.2 · (c) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(c) | Anti-slip provision on brake pedal missing, loose or worn smooth. | | | X |
• Any absence or looseness of U-bolt(s) or positioning part(s) · 7 · b.(1) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396b. Steering Column. (1) Any absence or looseness of U-bolt(s) or positioning part(s).
• Any attachment loose with a very serious risk of falling off. · 6.1.6 · (c) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(c) | Attachment defective. Any attachment loose with a very serious risk of falling off. | | | X | X
• Any audible leak · 1 · e.(1) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396e. Brake Tubing. (1) Any audible leak.
• Any audible leaks · 1 · d.(3) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(3) Any audible leaks.
• Any automatic brake adjuster that has been replaced with a manual adjuster · 1 · m.(2) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(2) Any automatic brake adjuster that has been replaced with a manual adjuster.
• Any brake stroke exceeding the readjustment limit will be rejected · 1 · a.(5)(a) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396Any brake stroke exceeding the readjustment limit will be rejected. Stroke must be measured with engine off and reservoir pressure of 80 to 90 psi with brakes fully applied.
• Any braking system component insecure or inadequately mounted · 1.1.21 · (c) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(c) | Any braking system component insecure or inadequately mounted | Major
• Any bus equipped with recapped or retreaded tire(s) · 10 · a.(13) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(13) Any bus equipped with recapped or retreaded tire(s).
• Any component insecure or inadequately mounted · 1.1.21 · (c) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c) | Any component insecure or inadequately mounted | Major
• Any component insecure or inadequately mounted. · 1.1.21 · (c) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(c) | Any component insecure or inadequately mounted. | | | X |
• Any coupling indicator not working. · 6.1.6 · (e) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(e) | Any coupling indicator not working. | | | X |
• Any crack in welds attaching tubeless demountable rim to adapter · 11 · d.(2) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(2) Any crack in welds attaching tubeless demountable rim to adapter.
• Any crack(s) · 7 · c.(1) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396c. Front Axle Beam and All Steering Components Other Than Steering Column. (1) Any crack(s).
• Any crack(s) in gear box or mounting brackets · 7 · d.(2) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(2) Any crack(s) in gear box or mounting brackets.
• Any cracked, broken, loose, or sagging frame member · 9 · a.(1) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396a. Frame Members. (1) Any cracked, broken, loose, or sagging frame member.
• Any cracks · 2 · c.(2)(a) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(2) Integrity. (a) Any cracks.
• Any cracks · 2 · d.(2)(a) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(2) Integrity. (a) Any cracks.
• Any cracks in attachment welds · 2 · c.(1)(a) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(1) Mounting. (a) Any cracks in attachment welds.
• Any cracks in welds attaching disc wheel disc to rim · 11 · d.(1) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396d. Welds. (1) Any cracks in welds attaching disc wheel disc to rim.
• Any cracks or breaks in a stress or load bearing member · 2 · f.(1)(c) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(c) Any cracks or breaks in a stress or load bearing member.
• Any cut or sign of overstretching. · 7.1.2 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Safety-belt damaged. Any cut or sign of overstretching. | | X | X |
• Any fasteners missing or ineffective · 2 · a.(1)(a) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(1) Mounting to frame. (a) Any fasteners missing or ineffective.
• Any fasteners missing or ineffective · 2 · a.(2)(a) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(2) Mounting plates and pivot brackets. (a) Any fasteners missing or ineffective.
• Any fore or aft stop missing or not securely attached · 2 · a.(3)(b) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(b) Any fore or aft stop missing or not securely attached.
• Any fracture or welding defect. · 5.2.2 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Any fracture or welding defect. | | | | X
• Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel · 5.2.2 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | Dangerous
• Any latching fasteners missing or ineffective · 2 · a.(3)(a) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(3) Sliders. (a) Any latching fasteners missing or ineffective.
• Any leaves in a leaf spring assembly broken or missing · 8 · b.(1) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396b. Spring Assembly. (1) Any leaves in a leaf spring assembly broken or missing.
• Any loose, missing, broken, cracked, stripped or otherwise ineffective fasteners · 11 · c. · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396c. Fasteners (both spoke and disc wheels). Any loose, missing, broken, cracked, stripped or otherwise ineffective fasteners.
• Any looseness in any threaded joint · 7 · h.(2) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(2) Any looseness in any threaded joint.
• Any looseness of the pitman arm on the steering gear output shaft · 7 · e. · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396e. Pitman Arm. Any looseness of the pitman arm on the steering gear output shaft.
• Any missing or ineffective fasteners · 2 · c.(1)(b) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(1) Mounting. (a) Any cracks in attachment welds. (b) Any missing or ineffective fasteners.
• Any missing or ineffective fasteners · 2 · f.(1)(a) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(1) Method of attachment. (a) Any missing or ineffective fasteners.
• Any mounting angle iron cracked or broken · 2 · a.(1)(c) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(c) Any mounting angle iron cracked or broken.
• Any mounting bolt(s) loose or missing · 7 · d.(1) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396d. Steering Gear Box. (1) Any mounting bolt(s) loose or missing.
• Any movement between mounting components · 2 · a.(1)(b) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(b) Any movement between mounting components.
• Any movement under steering load of a stud nut · 7 · g.(1) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396g. Ball and Socket Joints. (1) Any movement under steering load of a stud nut.
• Any obvious welded repair(s) · 7 · c.(2) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(2) Any obvious welded repair(s).
• Any part of an LPG/CNG/LNG or hydrogen system defective · 6.1.3 · (f) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(f) | Any part of an LPG/CNG/LNG or hydrogen system defective | Dangerous
• Any part of the eye reduced by more than 20% · 2 · c.(2)(b) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(b) Any part of the eye reduced by more than 20%.
• Any part of the horn section reduced by more than 20% · 2 · b.(2)(c) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(c) Any part of the horn section reduced by more than 20%.
• Any part of the noise suppression system insecure · 8.1.1 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(i) | Any part of the noise suppression system insecure | Major
• Any part of the noise suppression system likely to become detached · 8.1.1 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b)(ii) | Any part of the noise suppression system likely to become detached | Dangerous
• Any passenger seat that is not securely fastened to the vehicle structure · 14 · a. · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396a. Any passenger seat that is not securely fastened to the vehicle structure.
• Any portion of the drum or rotor missing or in danger of falling away · 1 · c.(2) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(2) Any portion of the drum or rotor missing or in danger of falling away.
• Any safety device missing or not operating correctly. · 6.1.6 · (d) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(d) | Any safety device missing or not operating correctly. | | | X |
• Any serious damage or cut to tyre. · 5.2.3 · (d) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(d) | Any serious damage or cut to tyre. Cord visible or damaged. | | | X | X
• Any slider component cracked in parent metal or weld · 2 · a.(3)(d) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(d) Any slider component cracked in parent metal or weld.
• Any welded repair on aluminum wheel(s) on a steering axle · 11 · d.(3) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(3) Any welded repair on aluminum wheel(s) on a steering axle.
• Any welded repairs to the pintle hook · 2 · b.(2)(b) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(b) Any welded repairs to the pintle hook.
• Any welds or parent metal cracked · 2 · a.(2)(b) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(b) Any welds or parent metal cracked.
• Any wheel nuts or studs missing or loose. · 5.2.1 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Any wheel nuts or studs missing or loose. Missing fixing or loose to an extent which very seriously affects road safety. | | | X | X
• Attachment defective. · 2.5 · (c) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(c) | Attachment defective. Attachment seriously affected. | | | X | X
• Attachment defective. · 6.1.6 · (c) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(c) | Attachment defective. Any attachment loose with a very serious risk of falling off. | | | X | X
• Attachment defective. · 2.2.2 · (d) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(d) | Attachment defective. Very serious risk of unlinking. | | | X | X
• Attachment of other fitting or equipment defective. · 6.2.9 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Attachment of other fitting or equipment defective. | | | X |
• Attachment of steering column defective · 2.2.2 · (d)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(i) | Attachment of steering column defective | Major
• Attachment seriously affected. · 2.5 · (c) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(c) | Attachment defective. Attachment seriously affected. | | | X | X
• Attachments dangerously loose or relative movement to chassis/bodywork visible. · 2.1.2 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Steering gear casing not properly attached. Attachments dangerously loose or relative movement to chassis/bodywork visible. | | | X | X
• Attachments seriously affected. · 2.1.2 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Elongated fixing holes in chassis. Attachments seriously affected. | | | X | X
• Attachments seriously affected. · 2.1.2 · (c) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(c) | Missing or fractured fixing bolts. Attachments seriously affected. | | | X | X
• Audible system leakage. · 5.3.5 · (c) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(c) | Audible system leakage. | | | X |
• Audible warning control insecure · 7.7 · (b) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b) | Audible warning control insecure | Minor
• Audible warning not in accordance with requirements · 7.7 · (c) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c) | Audible warning not in accordance with requirements | Major
• Audible warning not working · 7.7 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | Audible warning not working | Major
• Auxiliary power assist cylinder loose · 7 · f. · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396f. Power Steering. Auxiliary power assist cylinder loose.
• Axle fractured or deformed. · 5.1.1 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Axle fractured or deformed. | | | | X
• Back plate insecure. · 1.1.14 · (d) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(d) | Back plate insecure. | | | X |
• Beam image obviously incorrect · 4.1.2 · (c) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c) | Beam image obviously incorrect | Major
• Bearing housing fractured or insecure. · 6.1.7 · (f) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(f) | Bearing housing fractured or insecure. Very serious risk of loosening or cracking. | | | X | X
• Below wear limit. · 6.1.6 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Excessive wear in a component. Below wear limit. | | | X | X
• Bent, broken, cracked, improperly seated, sprung or mismatched ring(s) · 11 · a. · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396a. Lock or Side Ring. Bent, broken, cracked, improperly seated, sprung or mismatched ring(s).
• Body/cab obviously not located squarely on chassis. · 6.2.2 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Body/cab obviously not located squarely on chassis. | | | X |
• Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at mounting points · 6.2.2 · (d)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(i) | Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at mounting points | Major
• Body has an unsafe modification · 6.2.1 · (d)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(i) | Body has an unsafe modification | Major
• Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering · 6.2.1 · (d)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(ii) | Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering | Dangerous
• Body or cab insecure. · 6.2.2 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Body or cab insecure. Stability affected. | | | X | X
• Boot, blowout patch or other ply repair · 10 · a.(10) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(10) Boot, blowout patch or other ply repair.
• Brake calliper or cylinder cracked or damaged and braking performance affected · 1.1.16 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(a)(ii) | Brake calliper or cylinder cracked or damaged and braking performance affected | Dangerous
• Brake calliper or cylinder excessively corroded · 1.1.16 · (d)(i) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(d)(i) | Brake calliper or cylinder excessively corroded | Major
• Brake calliper or cylinder excessively corroded and likely to crack · 1.1.16 · (d)(ii) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(d)(ii) | Brake calliper or cylinder excessively corroded and likely to crack | Dangerous
• Brake calliper or cylinder leaking and braking performance affected · 1.1.16 · (b)(ii) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(b)(ii) | Brake calliper or cylinder leaking and braking performance affected | Dangerous
• Brake calliper or cylinder leaking and braking performance not affected · 1.1.16 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(b)(i) | Brake calliper or cylinder leaking and braking performance not affected | Major
• Brake control has insufficient reserve travel · 1.1.2 · (a) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(a) | Brake control has insufficient reserve travel | Major
• Brake control insecure · 1.1.2 · (e)(i) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(e)(i) | Brake control insecure | Major
• Brake control not releasing correctly · 1.1.2 · (b)(i) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(b)(i) | Brake control not releasing correctly | Minor
• Brake control not releasing correctly. · 1.1.2 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Brake control not releasing correctly. If its functionality is affected. | | X | X |
• Brake control so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied · 1.1.2 · (e)(ii) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(e)(ii) | Brake control so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied | Dangerous
• Brake disc or drum insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail · 1.1.14 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | Brake disc or drum insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail | Dangerous
• Brake disc or drum insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail · 1.1.14 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(a)(ii) | Brake disc or drum insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail | Dangerous
• Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn · 1.1.14 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | Major
• Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn · 1.1.14 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(a)(i) | Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | Major
• Brake drum back plate insecure · 1.1.14 · (d) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d) | Brake drum back plate insecure | Major
• Brake drum back plate insecure · 1.1.14 · (d) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(d) | Brake drum back plate insecure | Major
• Brake efficiency below minimum requirement · 1.2.2 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(a)(i) | Brake efficiency below minimum requirement | Major
• Brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall · 1.2.2 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(a)(ii) | Brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall | Dangerous
• Brake failure or low fluid warning light on and/or inoperative · 1 · j.(9) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(9) Brake failure or low fluid warning light on and/or inoperative.
• Brake fluid below minimum mark · 1.1.10 · (d)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(i) | Brake fluid below minimum mark | Minor
• Brake fluid below minimum mark · 1.1.10 · (d)(i) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(d)(i) | Brake fluid below minimum mark | Minor
• Brake fluid contaminated · 1.8 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | Brake fluid contaminated | Major
• Brake fluid contaminated · 1.8 · (a) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(a) | Brake fluid contaminated | Major
• Brake fluid not visible · 1.1.10 · (d)(iii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(iii) | Brake fluid not visible | Dangerous
• Brake fluid not visible · 1.1.10 · (d)(iii) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(d)(iii) | Brake fluid not visible | Dangerous
• Brake fluid significantly below MIN mark · 1.1.10 · (d) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(d) | Insufficient brake fluid below MIN mark Brake fluid significantly below MIN mark No brake fluid visible. | | X | X | X
• Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark · 1.1.10 · (d)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(ii) | Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark | Major
• Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark · 1.1.10 · (d)(ii) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(d)(ii) | Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark | Major
• Brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective · 1.1.10 · (f) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(f) | Brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective | Minor
• Brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective. · 1.1.10 · (f) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(f) | Brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective. | | X | |
• Brake hose bulging under pressure · 1.1.12 · (d) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d) | Brake hose bulging under pressure | Major
• Brake hose bulging under pressure · 1.1.12 · (d) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(d) | Brake hose bulging under pressure | Major
• Brake hose damaged and likely to fail · 1.1.12 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | Brake hose damaged and likely to fail | Dangerous
• Brake hose damaged and likely to fail · 1.1.12 · (a) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(a) | Brake hose damaged and likely to fail | Dangerous
• Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded · 1.1.12 · (f)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(f)(i) | Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded | Major
• Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded · 1.1.12 · (f)(i) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(f)(i) | Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded | Major
• Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded and likely to fail · 1.1.12 · (f)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(f)(ii) | Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded and likely to fail | Dangerous
• Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded and likely to fail · 1.1.12 · (f)(ii) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(f)(ii) | Brake hose ferrules excessively corroded and likely to fail | Dangerous
• Brake hose porous · 1.1.12 · (e) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(e) | Brake hose porous | Major
• Brake hose porous · 1.1.12 · (e) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(e) | Brake hose porous | Major
• Brake hoses or connections leaking · 1.1.12 · (c) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(c) | Brake hoses or connections leaking | Dangerous
• Brake hoses or connections leaking on air brake systems · 1.1.12 · (c)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(i) | Brake hoses or connections leaking on air brake systems | Major
• Brake hoses or connections leaking on hydraulic systems · 1.1.12 · (c)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c)(ii) | Brake hoses or connections leaking on hydraulic systems | Dangerous
• Brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc. · 1.1.13 · (b) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b) | Brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc. | Major
• Brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc. · 1.1.13 · (b) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(b) | Brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc. | Major
• Brake lining or pad missing or incorrectly mounted · 1.1.13 · (c) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c) | Brake lining or pad missing or incorrectly mounted | Dangerous
• Brake lining or pad missing or incorrectly mounted · 1.1.13 · (c) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(c) | Brake lining or pad missing or incorrectly mounted | Dangerous
• Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm · 1.1.13 · (a) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(a) | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | Dangerous
• Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm · 1.1.13 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | Dangerous
• Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator · 1.1.13 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | Major
• Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth · 1.1.2 · (c) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(c) | Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth | Major
• Brake performance unable to be tested · 1.2.1 · (g) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(g) | Brake performance unable to be tested | Major
• Brake performance unable to be tested · 1.2.1 · (g) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(g) | Brake performance unable to be tested | Major
• Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded · 1.1.11 · (c) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c) | Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | Major
• Brake pipe excessively damaged or excessively corroded · 1.1.11 · (c) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(c) | Brake pipe excessively damaged or excessively corroded | Major
• Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported · 1.1.11 · (d)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(i) | Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported | Minor
• Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported · 1.1.11 · (d)(i) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(d)(i) | Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported | Minor
• Brake pipe is at imminent risk of failure or fracture · 1.1.11 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | Brake pipe is at imminent risk of failure or fracture | Dangerous
• Brake pipe is at imminent risk of failure or fracture · 1.1.11 · (a) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(a) | Brake pipe is at imminent risk of failure or fracture | Dangerous
• Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged · 1.1.11 · (d)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(ii) | Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged | Major
• Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged · 1.1.11 · (d)(ii) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(d)(ii) | Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged | Major
• Brake retaining or locking device ineffective or missing · 1.1.21 · (f) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(f) | Brake retaining or locking device ineffective or missing | Major
• Brake servo defective or ineffective · 1.1.10 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | Brake servo defective or ineffective | Major
• Brake servo defective or ineffective · 1.1.10 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(a)(i) | Brake servo defective or ineffective | Major
• Brake servo inoperative · 1.1.10 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | Brake servo inoperative | Dangerous
• Brake servo inoperative · 1.1.10 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(a)(ii) | Brake servo inoperative | Dangerous
• Braking effort inadequate at a wheel · 1.2.1 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | Braking effort inadequate at a wheel | Major
• Braking effort inadequate at any wheel · 1.3.1 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | Braking effort inadequate at any wheel | Major
• Braking effort not recording at a wheel · 1.2.1 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | Braking effort not recording at a wheel | Dangerous
• Braking effort not recording at any wheel · 1.3.1 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | Braking effort not recording at any wheel | Dangerous
• Braking performance affected. · 1.1.15 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Cable damaged or knotted. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X
• Braking performance affected. · 1.1.16 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Actuator cracked or damaged. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X
• Braking performance affected. · 1.1.21 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Other system devices (e.g. anti-freeze pump, air dryer, etc.) damaged externally or excessively corroded in a way that adversely affects the braking system. Braking performan
• Braking performance affected. · 1.1.13 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Lining or pad contaminated (oil, grease etc.). Braking performance affected. | | | X | X
• Braking performance affected. · 1.1.14 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Drum or disc contaminated (oil, grease, etc.). Braking performance affected. | | | X | X
• Braking performance affected. · 1.1.15 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Component excessively worn or corroded. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X
• Braking performance affected. · 1.1.16 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Actuator leaking. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X
• Braking performance affected. · 1.1.16 · (c) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(c) | Actuator insecure or inadequately mounted. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X
• Braking performance affected. · 1.1.21 · (d) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(d) | Unsafe modification to any component3 Braking performance affected. | | | X | X
• Braking performance affected (lack of reserve movement). · 1.1.16 · (e) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(e) | Insufficient or excessive travel of operating piston or diaphragm mechanism. Braking performance affected (lack of reserve movement). | | | X | X
• Braking system component modification adversely affecting braking performance · 1.1.21 · (d)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(ii) | Braking system component modification adversely affecting braking performance | Dangerous
• Braking system component modification adversely affecting braking performance · 1.1.21 · (d)(ii) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(d)(ii) | Braking system component modification adversely affecting braking performance | Dangerous
• Braking system component modification unsafe · 1.1.21 · (d)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d)(i) | Braking system component modification unsafe | Major
• Braking system component modification unsafe · 1.1.21 · (d)(i) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(d)(i) | Braking system component modification unsafe | Major
• Broken torsion bar spring in a torsion bar suspension · 8 · b.(6) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(6) Broken torsion bar spring in a torsion bar suspension.
• Bulge or swelling when air pressure is applied · 1 · d.(2) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(2) Bulge or swelling when air pressure is applied.
• Bumper insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted · 6.1.4 · (a)(i) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(i) | Bumper insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted | Major
• Bumper likely to become detached · 6.1.4 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a)(ii) | Bumper likely to become detached | Dangerous
• Cable damaged or knotted · 1.1.15 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | Cable damaged or knotted | Major
• Cable damaged or knotted · 1.1.15 · (a) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(a) | Cable damaged or knotted | Major
• Cable damaged or knotted. · 1.1.15 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Cable damaged or knotted. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X
• Cable guide defective. · 1.1.15 · (d) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(d) | Cable guide defective. | | | X |
• Cable guide defective affecting operation · 1.1.15 · (d) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(d) | Cable guide defective affecting operation | Major
• Cable guide defective affecting operation · 1.1.15 · (d) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(d) | Cable guide defective affecting operation | Major
• Cable, rod or joint insecure · 1.1.15 · (c) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(c) | Cable, rod or joint insecure | Major
• Cable, rod or joint insecure · 1.1.15 · (c) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(c) | Cable, rod or joint insecure | Major
• Cable, rod or joint insecure. · 1.1.15 · (c) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(c) | Cable, rod or joint insecure. | | | X |
• Cables/hoses damaged, excessively corroded. · 2.1.5 · (g) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(g) | Cables/hoses damaged, excessively corroded. Steering affected. | | | X | X
• Carrier fractured or insecure. · 6.1.5 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Carrier fractured or insecure. | | | X |
• Carrier not in proper condition · 6.1.5 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Carrier not in proper condition | | X | |
• Chafed pipes. · 6.1.3 · (c) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(c) | Chafed pipes. Damaged pipes. | | X | X |
• Coil spring broken · 8 · b.(3) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(3) Coil spring broken.
• Component damaged, defective or cracked (if in use) · 6.1.6 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Component damaged, defective or cracked (if not in use). Component damaged, defective or cracked (if in use) | | | X | X
• Component damaged, defective or cracked (if not in use). · 6.1.6 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Component damaged, defective or cracked (if not in use). Component damaged, defective or cracked (if in use) | | | X | X
• Component excessively worn or corroded · 1.1.15 · (b) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b) | Component excessively worn or corroded | Major
• Component excessively worn or corroded · 1.1.15 · (b) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(b) | Component excessively worn or corroded | Major
• Component excessively worn or corroded. · 1.1.15 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Component excessively worn or corroded. Braking performance affected. | | | X | X
• Component heavily damaged or cracked. · 2.5 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Component slightly damaged. Component heavily damaged or cracked. | | | X | X
• Component slightly damaged. · 2.5 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Component slightly damaged. Component heavily damaged or cracked. | | | X | X
• Compressor drive belts in condition of impending or probable failure · 1 · h.(1) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396h. Air Compressor. (1) Compressor drive belts in condition of impending or probable failure.
• Contaminated with oil, grease etc. · 1.1.14 · (b) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b) | Contaminated with oil, grease etc. | Major
• Contaminated with oil, grease etc. · 1.1.14 · (b) · DVSA MOT (motorcycles, classes 1 and 2)(b) | Contaminated with oil, grease etc. | Major
• Control cracked, damaged or excessively worn · 1.1.5 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | Control cracked, damaged or excessively worn | Major
• Control cracked, damaged or excessively worn. · 1.1.5 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Control cracked, damaged or excessively worn. | | | X |
• Control for electronic retarder does not allow gradual variation in effort · 1.5 · (a) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(a) | Control for electronic retarder does not allow gradual variation in effort | Major
• Control insecure. · 7.7 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Control insecure. | | X | |
• Control insecure on valve or valve insecure · 1.1.5 · (b) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(b) | Control insecure on valve or valve insecure | Major
• Control insecure on valve or valve insecure. · 1.1.5 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Control insecure on valve or valve insecure. | | | X |
• Control unit modified affecting safety and/or the environment. · 6.1.9 · (a) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(a) | Control unit modified affecting safety and/or the environment. | | | X |
• Cord impaired. · 1.1.12 · (d) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(d) | Hoses bulging under pressure. Cord impaired. | | | X | X
• Cord protection layer affected. · 5.2.3 · (g) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(g) | Re-grooved tyres not in accordance with requirements1. Cord protection layer affected. | | | X | X
• Cord visible or damaged. · 5.2.3 · (d) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(d) | Any serious damage or cut to tyre. Cord visible or damaged. | | | X | X
• Coupling too weak · 6.1.6 · (h) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)(h) | Coupling too weak | Major
• Coupling too weak. · 6.1.6 · (h) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(h) | Coupling too weak. | | | X |
• Cracked, broken or loose pulley · 1 · h.(3) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(3) Cracked, broken or loose pulley.
• Cracked or broken mounting brackets, braces or adapters · 1 · h.(4) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(4) Cracked or broken mounting brackets, braces or adapters.
• Cracked or broken or has elongated bolt holes · 11 · b. · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396b. Wheels and rims. Cracked or broken or has elongated bolt holes.
• Cracks anywhere in pintle hook assembly · 2 · b.(2)(a) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(2) Integrity. (a) Cracks anywhere in pintle hook assembly.
• Cracks in the fifth wheel plate · 2 · a.(4)(e) · US 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 396(e) Cracks in the fifth wheel plate.
• Damaged. · 1.1.22 · (b) · EU Directive 2014/45/EU Annex I(b) | Damaged. Unusable or leaking. | | X | X |

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