{"id":1258,"date":"2018-05-23T09:52:21","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T08:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/?p=1258"},"modified":"2025-02-26T03:27:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T03:27:27","slug":"mot-changes-20-may-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/mot-changes-20-may-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you ready for the latest MOT changes?"},"content":{"rendered":"

New rules which came into effect this week could make all the difference as to whether your car passes or fails its next MOT. Sounds dramatic, but it\u2019s true! Even if you already know when your next MOT is due<\/a>, it\u2019s definitely worth familiarising yourself with the latest legislation. As ever, here at Scrap Car Network we\u2019re on a mission to make life easier for you, so we\u2019ve gone into detail about all the key points below.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the list of all the main MOT changes that have been introduced:<\/p>\n

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  1. Expansions to the MOT pass and fail categories<\/li>\n
  2. Additional items are now tested during the MOT<\/li>\n
  3. Changes in the way diesel vehicles are tested<\/li>\n
  4. Vehicles over 40 years old are no longer required to have an MOT<\/li>\n
  5. Design changes in MOT certificates<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So why does all this matter to you? Read on to find out!<\/p>\n

    1. Changes to the MOT pass and fail categories<\/h2>\n

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    There are 30 million MOT tests a year in Britain, and about a third of them fail. Lights and indicators are the most common cause. Previously, your MOT test results were fairly binary; basically, it would be a pass or a fail, and that was more or less it. You could pass it with an advisory (essentially, something the tester recommends getting fixed), but other than that those were still your main two options.<\/p>\n

    Now, they\u2019ve been expanded into five potential classifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Result:<\/td>\nWhat it means:<\/td>\nWhat you need to do:<\/td>\nMOT Test Result<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Dangerous<\/td>\nThere is a direct and immediate risk to road safety, or a serious impact on environment.<\/td>\nDon\u2019t drive the car until it\u2019s been repaired.<\/td>\n\u00a0Fail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Major<\/td>\nCould well affect the vehicle\u2019s safety, put other road users at risk or have an impact on the environment.<\/td>\nGet your car repaired immediately.<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

    Fail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Minor<\/td>\nNo significant effect on the safety of the vehicle or impact on the environment.<\/td>\nRepair it as soon as you possibly can.<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

    Pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Advisory<\/td>\nCould become more serious in the future.<\/td>\nKeep an eye on the issue, and repair it if necessary<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

    Pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Pass<\/td>\nMeets the minimum legal standard.<\/td>\nDrive safely!<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

    Pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    2. New items tested during the MOT<\/h2>\n

    In a previous blog we ran you through a couple of quick checks to perform before your MOT test<\/a>. You might not be able to tackle them all by yourself, but knowing them ahead of time can often help you avoid failures for some relatively simple stuff. This includes making sure your tyres are at the minimum tread depth, and that all your lights and indicators are working properly. (If they\u2019re not, it could simply be a matter of changing the bulb.)<\/p>\n

    Under the latest legislation, amongst the items your MOT tester will examine are:<\/p>\n