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==Background==
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This is a list of different things which people have failed their MOT's on.
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|label1  = Ford Model:
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|label2  = Petrol/Diesel:
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|label3  = Estimated Cost:
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==Section 1  Lighting equipment, stop lamps, reflectors and direction indicators==
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==Checklist==
'''1.1 Front and Rear Position Lamps'''
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*Lights front
 
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*Indicators
 
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*Side Repeaters
 
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*Side Lights
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*Dip Beam
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*Main Beam
! Information
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*Hazard Lights
! Method of Inspection
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*Lights rear
! Reason for rejection
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*Indicators ss
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*Side Lights
| This inspection applies to: all machines, except those which have neither front nor rear position lamps, or have such lamps permanently disconnected, painted over or masked that are only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility. If this situation occurs the machine presenter should be issued with a VT32 (advisory notice) recording the above.
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*Number Plate Light
| 1. With the front and rear position lamps switched on, check the lamps for (See information column).
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*Brake Light
a. presence
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*Rear Fog
b. condition
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*Front Screen
Note: At least 50% of light sources in a lamp must illuminate
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*Wipers Wipe the Screen ok
c. security.
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*Washers Work and Hit the Screen in Right Place
d. fitment and visibility
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*A Chip on the Screen Depends on Size and Where
| 1. An obligatory lamp (see information column)
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*A Crack Usually Means a New Screen
a. missing
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b. so damaged or deteriorated that its function is impaired
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c. an insecure lamp
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d. is obscured or does not face the front or rear as appropriate
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| '''Front position lamps and headlamps'''
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| A motor bicycle (with or without a side car) fitted with a headlamp need not have a front position lamp (but must have one on the side car, if a side car is fitted).
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| 2. Check the front and rear position lamps show light of the correct colour
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| 2.
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a. a front position lamp shows a light other than WHITE to the front, or yellow if incorporated in a yellow headlamp)
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b. a rear position lamp shows a light other than RED to the rear
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==Others==
 
==Others==
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*Check Ball Joints for Play
 
*Check Ball Joints for Play
  
[[Category:Capri_Mk1]]
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[[Category:Reference]]
[[Category:Capri_Mk2]]
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[[Category:Mk1]]
[[Category:Capri_Mk3]]
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[[Category:Mk2]]
 
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[[Category:Mk3]]
[[Category:Cortina_Mk1]]
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[[Category:Petrol]]
[[Category:Cortina_Mk2]]
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[[Category:Diesel]]
[[Category:Cortina_Mk3]]
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[[Category:4 Cylinder]]
[[Category:Cortina_Mk4]]
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[[Category:V6]]
[[Category:Cortina_Mk5]]
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[[Category:Tips]]
 
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[[Category:Cougar_Mk1]]
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[[Category:C-Max_Mk1]]
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[[Category:C-Max_Mk2]]
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[[Category:Escort_Mk1]]
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[[Category:Escort_Mk2]]
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[[Category:Escort_Mk3]]
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[[Category:Escort_Mk4]]
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[[Category:Escort_Mk5]]
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[[Category:Escort_Mk6]]
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[[Category:Fiesta_Mk1]]
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[[Category:Fiesta_Mk2]]
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[[Category:Fiesta_Mk3]]
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[[Category:Fiesta_Mk4]]
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[[Category:Fiesta_Mk5]]
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[[Category:Fiesta_Mk6]]
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[[Category:Fiesta_Mk7]]
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[[Category:Focus_Mk1]]
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[[Category:Focus_Mk2]]
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[[Category:Focus_Mk3]]
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[[Category:Fusion_Mk1]]
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[[Category:Galaxy_Mk1]]
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[[Category:Galaxy_Mk2]]
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[[Category:Galaxy_Mk3]]
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[[Category:Granada_Mk1]]
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[[Category:Granada_Mk2]]
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[[Category:Granada_Mk3]]
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[[Category:Ka_Mk1]]
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[[Category:Ka_Mk2]]
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[[Category:Kuga_Mk1]]
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[[Category:Mondeo_Mk1]]
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[[Category:Mondeo_Mk2]]
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[[Category:Mondeo_Mk3]]
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[[Category:Mondeo_Mk4]]
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[[Category:Puma_Mk1]]
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[[Category:S-Max_Mk1]]
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[[Category:Sierra_Mk1]]
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Latest revision as of 01:00, 24 March 2011

Background

This is a list of different things which people have failed their MOT's on.

Checklist

  • Lights front
  • Indicators
  • Side Repeaters
  • Side Lights
  • Dip Beam
  • Main Beam
  • Hazard Lights
  • Lights rear
  • Indicators ss
  • Side Lights
  • Number Plate Light
  • Brake Light
  • Rear Fog
  • Front Screen
  • Wipers Wipe the Screen ok
  • Washers Work and Hit the Screen in Right Place
  • A Chip on the Screen Depends on Size and Where
  • A Crack Usually Means a New Screen

Others

  • Fuel Flap Opens
  • Condition of Rubber Seal on Petrol Cap
  • Check Seat Belts Push in ok and Lock When you Pull the Belt
  • Check Condition of Belt i.e. NO Splits
  • Check Tyres for Wear
  • Inner/Outer Edges Slight Wear Might be ok
  • Check C/V Boots Inner/Outer
  • Steering Rack Boots
  • Check Pads and Discs for Bad Wear
  • Bonnet Opens
  • Exhaust Does not have a Bad Blow and Excess Corrosion
  • Check Door Mirrors as a Distorted Drives Side one will Fail the MOT
  • Seat Belt Stalk Trim (no kidding, just glued the thing on and it's been fine since)
  • Excess Corrosion on Brake Lines
  • Brake Hoses Rubbing on Tyres (turn the wheel to full lock both ways to check)
  • Excess Corrosion on Power Steering Lines (especially cooler lines)
  • Pedal Rubbers
  • Roll Bar Bushings
  • Rear Roll Bar Bushing Links on the Mk 1's
  • Tie Rod Ends (inner as well, in the rack, shake the steering back and forth and check for movement)
  • Check Ball Joints for Play