mick2me 3,033 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Database of MOT Failure reasons, by vehicle type and year. http://good-garage-guide.honestjohn.co.uk/mot-results/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Great, sommat else to worry about in September! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Whats the category - Drivers View of the road ????.....hows that work in an MOT ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,681 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I took it to mean cracks or stone chips in the windscreen . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted August 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Useful info when looking at buying second hand cars of any age. I was amazed at the amount of people who put their cars through MOT with bulbs not working? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Or you could do what my daughter does when an MOT is due, put your car in part X for another nail!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma. 1,533 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 well im still quite happy with my mk1 ford focus which is 14 years old ive had it for 7 years and only had to replace stuff over the years the usual wear and tear and its like a new car and every time ive took it for m.o.t. its passed every time - happy days Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted August 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 At nine years old mine failed the MOT for the first time on a burned out bulb in front sidelight. Yes I did check it before I took it in. The tester put a new one in and gave me a pass. cert. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Nowt for the next three years its only two months owd. Colin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 We don't have to worry about things like that, both our vehicles are registered in Arkansas as the wife's business is there. They require by law that your vehicle be maintained to acceptable safety standards, which means if your stopped for a light out, expect a nice fine, same with tyres etc. Here in Missouri, vehicles have to be checked for tyres, windshield, no cracks in the drivers area that may impede him/her from seeing the road safely, washers, brakes and play in steering, they also check to make sure the emission system hasn't been tampered with. I forget how often the test period covers.. California just tested for emissions every year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I've nowt to complain about with my Citroen Xsara - bought new in 2001, and still going strong. A few things replaced for wear and tear etc. Oh, on second thoughts - one complaint. Changing headlamp bulbs requires hands smaller than mine (which aren't that big!) - after I've finished my hands look as though I've been scrapping with an angry cat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Just bought a used Focus 1800 ghia. Although it's got best part of a year before MOT, what are their MOT weak spots? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Re post # 10....What States do or do not require an MOT like test John?....Also does Australia/New Zealand have MOT like tests? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 MOT....What's all this about a MOT.................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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