MOT rule changes: 20 May 2018

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MOT rule changes: 20 May 2018
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/m...es-20-may-2018

1. Defects will be categorised differently

Defects found during the MOT will be categorised as either:

• dangerous
• major
• minor

The category the MOT tester gives each item will depend on the type of problem and how serious it is.
MOT testers will still give advice about items you need to monitor. These are known as ‘advisories’.
What the new categories mean

Item result	What it means about the item	How it affects your MOT result
Dangerous	A direct and immediate risk to road safety or has a serious impact on the environment. Do not drive the vehicle until it’s been repaired.	Fail
Major	It may affect the vehicle’s safety, put other road users at risk or have an impact on the environment. Repair it immediately.	Fail
Minor	No significant effect on the safety of the vehicle or impact on the environment. Repair as soon as possible.	Pass
Advisory	It could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair it if necessary.	Pass
Pass	It meets the minimum legal standard. Make sure it continues to meet the standard.	Pass

2. Stricter rules for diesel car emissions


There will be stricter limits for emissions from diesel cars with a diesel particulate filter (DPF).
A DPF captures and stores exhaust soot to reduce emissions from diesel cars.
Check your car’s handbook if you don’t know if your car has a DPF.

Your vehicle will get a major fault if the MOT tester:

• can see smoke of any colour coming from the exhaust
• finds evidence that the DPF has been tampered with

3. Some new things will be included in the MOT


Daytime running lights will be checked on vehicles first used from 1 March 2018.Some new items will be tested during the MOT.
They include checking:

• if tyres are obviously underinflated
• if the brake fluid has been contaminated
• for fluid leaks posing an environmental risk
• brake pad warning lights and if brake pads or discs are missing
• reversing lights on vehicles first used from 1 September 2009
• headlight washers on vehicles first used from 1 September 2009 (if they have them)
• daytime running lights on vehicles first used from 1 March 2018 (most of these vehicles will have their first MOT in 2021 when they’re 3 years old)

There will be other smaller changes to how some items are checked. Your MOT centre will be able to tell you about these.
4. The MOT certificate will change


The current MOT test certificate (left) will change to a new style (right) to list the new types of defects.The design of the MOT certificate will change.
It will list any defects under the new categories, so they’re clear and easy to understand.
The service to check the MOT history of a vehicle will be updated to reflect the changes.
5. Some vehicles over 40 years old won’t need an MOT


Cars, vans, motorcycles and other light passenger vehicles won’t need to have an MOT if they’re over 40 years old and have not been substantially changed (PDF, 62.8KB).
At the moment, only vehicles first built before 1960 are exempt from needing an MOT.
When the rules change on 20 May 2018, vehicles won’t need an MOT from the 40th anniversary of when they were registered. You can check the date the vehicle was registered online.
Example

If a car was first registered on 31 May 1978, it won’t need an MOT from 31 May 2018.

You won’t have to apply to stop getting an MOT for your vehicle.
However, each time you tax your historic vehicle (even if you don’t pay a fee), you’ll have to declare it meets the rules for not needing an MOT.
More information

The maximum fees MOT centres can charge won’t change.
In January 2018, the government decided to keep the age a vehicle needs its first MOT at 3 years, rather than extend it to 4 years.
You can get a free MOT reminder by text message or email a month before your MOT is due.


https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...2018-draft.pdf

7. Other Equipment

The dashboard warning lamp for these systems may take various forms and a vehicle should only befailed where the tester is certain that the warning lamp is indicating an ESC malfunction.
This may require reference to the owners handbook if one is available.

Defect Category:
(a) Wheel speed sensors missing or damaged. = Major
(b) ESC wiring damaged. = Major
(c) Other ESC component missing or damaged. = Major
(d) ESC switch damaged or not functioning correctly. = Major
(e) ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction. = Major

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Did i see somwhere "cut in brake flexi pass" "crack in number plate fail"

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well 41,000 miles better off any way.

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ON TOPIC:-

the other day was getting mot done and bosa guy there, he had no idea of the new rules
needless to say I have some teeth prints on my knuckles

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