The Complete Procedure For a Vehicle to Pass an MOT Test

Posted by LeonStone on February 7th, 2019

The purpose of the MOT test is to ensure that cars and other light vehicles over a prescribed age are checked at least once a year to see that they comply with roadworthiness and environmental standards – and to that end contributes to the government’s road safety strategy. For every test conducted an electronic record is created. This record is checked when a vehicle is taxed. So you have to go through this complete guide to pass a MOT test.

How can you prepare for an MOT test?

Level 3 MOT test centre management puts emphasis on following pre-MOT actions to pass it with good results.

  • Keep your car clean, inside and out.
  • Check the windscreen wipers are in good condition, with no tears.
  • Check all lights are in working order. Ask a friend or family member to stand outside the car and confirm lights function properly.
  • Check tyre tread using the 20p test, and tyre pressure too
  • Top up all fluid levels - screen wash, brake fluid and oil.
  • Check that the horn works.

Stage 1:

When you arrive at the test center, drive to the lane indicated on your appointment letter and wait with your engine running until you are called forward by the examiner. Whilst you are waiting to be called forward for the MOT test, use this time to check the following:

  • your car should be presented with the engine at normal operating temperature
  • Familiarize yourself with the vehicle controls, all light switches, boot, bonnet, fuel cap operation and so on
  • Make sure that any headlamp levelling device is set in the correct position for a vehicle without a load.

Stage 2:

The MOT inspection manual changed on 20 May 2018. The second stage of your vehicle MOT test starts with the headlight alignment check. You will be guided forward to the headlamp alignment equipment and asked to operate the vehicle lights to carry out the headlamp alignment test. At this stage all items related to it will be also be checked and the examiner will give you clear instruction as to which item they are asking you to operate.

Stage 3:

The third stage of your vehicle MOT test starts with the shock absorber test. The examiner will drive your vehicle forward to this area and you are required to wear your seat belt whilst you are in the passenger seat. At this stage you will be sitting beside the examiner as the brake test is carried out. There may be a slight jerk when the car wheels are placed in the brake rollers and when the brakes are applied therefore it is essential that you wear your seat belt.

Stage 4:

Once you are safely in the customer waiting area, the examiner will position your vehicle on the hoist for the under body inspection. You must stay in the waiting area until the examiner has finished the inspection and calls you forward.

The examiner will then advise if your vehicle has passed or failed. If your vehicle passes the MOT test, the examiner will issue you with an MOT certificate. You no longer receive a MOT disc to display on the windscreen.

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