Changes to MOT April 20th

gazcaz · 21st January 2018, 11:06

Is the below correct ?

Major changes to the MOT test on 20th of May 2018

Some of you may have already heard that there are big changes coming to the MOT test this May. Here are just a few of the biggest changes that are most likely to affect you. Please take these with a pinch of salt as nothing will be finalised until the end of April and will probably still be subject to change after that date. Remember it will take your MOT tester time to get up to speed with these too!

So...

Advisories are being replaced with minor fails. These are all pre written & approved by DVSA. You will still get a pass but they will be noted on your test certificate. Manual advisories are still being worked out but may disappear completely.

Those of you who have changed your standard headlight bulbs for HID's will now get a major fail even if the aim is correct. It has always been an offence to fit HID bulbs to halogen headlamps so the MOT is now in line with that.

Reverse lights are now part of the MOT for any car registered from 1st September 2009 (59 plate onwards). Daytime running lamps (DRL's) & front fog lamps must work on vehicles registered from March 2018 (18 plate onwards).

Engine Management Light is now a major fail. It must come on with the ignition and then turn off when the engine is started.

Brake pad warning lights are a major fail

Handbrake with excessive travel is now a major fail. Before it would only a fail if there was no reserve travel.

Contaminated (dirty) brake fluid is a major fail. Not sure how that will work as the MOT tester isn't allowed to remove the fluid cap.

Oil leaks (engine, gearbox etc.) can be a major failure if they are deemed large enough.

It seems they have removed the failure for tyres not being fitted according to sidewall instructions. Inner/outer or rotation incorrect.

Any modifications/removal to emissions related devices, this includes DPF'S and EGR's is now a major fail.

Where a DPF canister has clearly been cut open and re-welded, it will now fail.

A vehicle fitted with a DPF that emits any kind of visible smoke during the metered test will now fail

Emissions limits for diesels registered on or after 1st of January 2014 have been reduced. All diesels will now need to pass the limit that was set by the manufacturer when the car was new. This can be found on the VIN plate. For example the current limit for your diesel car may be 1.50. That could change to as low as 0.30 with the new rules.

These are just some of the bigger changes to the MOT test the average motorist is likely to be affected by. There are dozens, perhaps even over 100 changes to the actual MOT test and to the way testers record tests on the MOT computer. Please remember these are all subject to change in the coming months and remember spare a thought for your MOT tester before you say...

"Well it passed like that last year!"

bl52krz · 21st January 2018, 11:17

So does that mean the mot test will rise in price as there will be more for testers to check? You bet it will.

Bogbrush82 · 21st January 2018, 11:30

[QUOTE=gazcaz;2586688]Is the below correct ?

Major changes to the MOT test on 20th of May 2018

<Any modifications/removal to emissions related devices, this includes DPF'S and EGR's is now a major fail.>

So how are they going to check if you've messed with the egr valve? It's not like they can remove engine components to find out.

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Mickyboy · 21st January 2018, 12:39

Lots of cars suddenly get an MOT done 19 May 2018 I think
Mick

Mogodon · 21st January 2018, 12:50

[QUOTE=Bogbrush82;2586699]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazcaz

Is the below correct ?

Major changes to the MOT test on 20th of May 2018

<Any modifications/removal to emissions related devices, this includes DPF'S and EGR's is now a major fail.>

So how are they going to check if you've messed with the egr valve? It's not like they can remove engine components to find out.

Sent from my G8341 using Tapatalk

Also, such things as DPF's can and are tucked away in very inaccessible (both physically and visually) places.

solarsailor · 21st January 2018, 13:02

Mine's due in April but will be done in March, which should give me plenty of time to make sure everything is sorted ready for 2019 once the new rules have been ratified.

madeupname · 21st January 2018, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazcaz

Those of you who have changed your standard headlight bulbs for HID's will now get a major fail even if the aim is correct. It has always been an offence to fit HID bulbs to halogen headlamps so the MOT is now in line with that.

Just bought some cheap Xenon bulbs from Rimmers. Might not be able to use them now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazcaz

Engine Management Light is now a major fail. It must come on with the ignition and then turn off when the engine is started.

Mo's is lit because there is no second sensor after the cat. A new pipe was fitted without the threaded hole for one. I'll be going to Leeds to get this sorted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazcaz

Brake pad warning lights are a major fail

I've got four new sensors for both cars (two each). Best get them fitted when the weather warms up.

All in all, and bearing things might change in the meantime, I should be compliant before too long

myfirstrover · 21st January 2018, 13:15

I can see a lot of breakers yards are going to get busy .

Vossy · 21st January 2018, 13:23

I'm glad my son is an MOT tester

sworks · 21st January 2018, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by bl52krz

So does that mean the mot test will rise in price as there will be more for testers to check? You bet it will.

Staying the same price as no extra time is given

21st January 2018, 11:06	#1
gazcaz I really should get out more....... MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Worthing Posts: 2,744 Thanks: 3,944 Thanked 576 Times in 471 Posts	Changes to MOT April 20th Is the below correct ? Major changes to the MOT test on 20th of May 2018 Some of you may have already heard that there are big changes coming to the MOT test this May. Here are just a few of the biggest changes that are most likely to affect you. Please take these with a pinch of salt as nothing will be finalised until the end of April and will probably still be subject to change after that date. Remember it will take your MOT tester time to get up to speed with these too! So... Advisories are being replaced with minor fails. These are all pre written & approved by DVSA. You will still get a pass but they will be noted on your test certificate. Manual advisories are still being worked out but may disappear completely. Those of you who have changed your standard headlight bulbs for HID's will now get a major fail even if the aim is correct. It has always been an offence to fit HID bulbs to halogen headlamps so the MOT is now in line with that. Reverse lights are now part of the MOT for any car registered from 1st September 2009 (59 plate onwards). Daytime running lamps (DRL's) & front fog lamps must work on vehicles registered from March 2018 (18 plate onwards). Engine Management Light is now a major fail. It must come on with the ignition and then turn off when the engine is started. Brake pad warning lights are a major fail Handbrake with excessive travel is now a major fail. Before it would only a fail if there was no reserve travel. Contaminated (dirty) brake fluid is a major fail. Not sure how that will work as the MOT tester isn't allowed to remove the fluid cap. Oil leaks (engine, gearbox etc.) can be a major failure if they are deemed large enough. It seems they have removed the failure for tyres not being fitted according to sidewall instructions. Inner/outer or rotation incorrect. Any modifications/removal to emissions related devices, this includes DPF'S and EGR's is now a major fail. Where a DPF canister has clearly been cut open and re-welded, it will now fail. A vehicle fitted with a DPF that emits any kind of visible smoke during the metered test will now fail Emissions limits for diesels registered on or after 1st of January 2014 have been reduced. All diesels will now need to pass the limit that was set by the manufacturer when the car was new. This can be found on the VIN plate. For example the current limit for your diesel car may be 1.50. That could change to as low as 0.30 with the new rules. These are just some of the bigger changes to the MOT test the average motorist is likely to be affected by. There are dozens, perhaps even over 100 changes to the actual MOT test and to the way testers record tests on the MOT computer. Please remember these are all subject to change in the coming months and remember spare a thought for your MOT tester before you say... "Well it passed like that last year!" __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MG ZT 2.5 V6 234th of 2,834 Trophy Blue ZT 190 + Saloons Produced 14th of 27 MG ZTs Produced on 27-09-2001

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Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	[QUOTE=gazcaz;2586688]Is the below correct ? Major changes to the MOT test on 20th of May 2018 <Any modifications/removal to emissions related devices, this includes DPF'S and EGR's is now a major fail.> So how are they going to check if you've messed with the egr valve? It's not like they can remove engine components to find out. Sent from my G8341 using Tapatalk __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

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