LORDSWOOD MOTORIST CENTRE

 

The test certificate when issued relates only to the condition and performance of the vehicle of the testable items at the time of the test.

The MOT test certificate is not evidence of the condition of the car at any other time, nor is it evidence of the general mechanical condition of the car.  The MOT test will examine the condition of most elements of your vehicle including:

                                        LIGHTING                             STEERING                            SUSPENSION

                                        BRAKES                               WHEELS & TYRES            SEAT BELTS

                                        GENERAL ITEMS:     HORN, EXHAUST, EMISSIONS, MIRRORS, NO. PLATES, FUEL SYSTEM

                                        WINDSCREEN, SEAT & DOOR SECURITY.

You may submit your vehicle up to one calendar month before the test is due, i.e. your expiry date on the MOT certificate.  This includes

vehicles at 3 years old requiring their first MOT test, the expiry date is 3 years from the date of registration , as shown on your V5.

ABOUT THE MOT TEST

The MOT scheme is a road safety measure to help ensure that vehicles are:

                    PROPERLY MAINTAINED

                    EXAMINED ANNUALLY TO CHECK THEY COMPLY WITH CERTAIN LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

The MOT test applies to cars, light vans and small trucks that are 3 years old and over on an annual basis.

An authorised MOT tester using approved equipment must carry out the examination.