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Components tested during your MOT test:
ALWAYS REMEMBER - Before taking your car for an MOT it is always best to have a good look at the simple parts.

This guide should give you enough of an in site into what is entailed in a Ministry of Transport Test and what to check, repair or replace in order to pass it. The majority of the pre MOT checklist items are easy to carry out , however always take care when checking these pre test check points.
Components tested during your MOT test:
for cars...
Vehicle identification number - a vehicle identification number must be
permanently displayed and legible on a vehicle first used on or after 1 August
1980
Registration plate - condition, security, legibility and format of
letters/numbers
Lights - condition, operation, security and correct colour. The headlamps will
also be checked to see if the aim is correct
Steering and suspension - correct condition and operation
Wipers and washers - operate to give the driver a clear view of the road
Windscreen - condition and drivers view of the road
Horn - correct operation and type
Seatbelts - all seatbelts installed are checked for type, condition, operation
and security. All compulsory seatbelts must be in place
Seats - front seats secure. Front and rear backseats can be secured in the
upright position
Fuel system - no leaks, fuel cap fastens correctly and seals securely. The fuel
cap will need to be opened. Make sure the key is available
Exhaust emissions - vehicle meets the requirement for exhaust emission. These
vary on the age and fuel type of the vehicle
Exhaust system - complete, secure, without serious leaks and silences
effectively
Vehicle structure - free from excessive corrosion or damage in specific areas.
No sharp edges
Doors - open and close. Latch securely in closed position. Front doors should
open from inside and outside the vehicle. Rear doors may need to be opened to
gain access to testable items
Mirrors - presence, condition and security
Wheels and tyres - condition, security, tyre size and type, and tread depth.
Spare tyres are not tested
Brakes - condition, operation and performance (efficiency test). Suitable
vehicles will be tested on a roller brake tester. Vehicles such as those with
permanent 4-wheel drive will be tested either on a suitable road using a
properly calibrated and maintained decelerometer or, if one is installed at the
test station, a plate brake tester