↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home > Off Topic > MOT Changes in 2011 Heads Up
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
Print this entire topic · 
pom



Member Since: 01 Jun 2010
Location: Worcester
Posts: 1343
MOT Changes in 2011 Heads Up
HID lights – Specifically those aftermarket kits that give the very bright headlight beams. Any cars found with these kits will be an automatic MOT failure. Testers are able to easily spot the difference between HID kits, and manufacturer fitted Xenon’s. Easy to spot as Xenon cars have suspension level sensors, in car beam adjuster, and usually headlight washers.

Chipped ECU’s - Unsure of just how/if this one will realistically be enforced, but any cars with chipped ECU’s will in theory be an MOT failure. I can only assume VOSA have found an easy way of checking ECU software through the cars OBD port (diagnostic plug).

Wiring harness – The general condition of he wiring harness will be checked to make sure there is no rubbing or chaffing, and that the harnesses are in generally good condition. If unsecure, or damaged again MOT failure.

Airbag warning lights - If any warning lights are illuminated, it will again be an MOT failure.

The above was confirmed in the October 2010 VOSA newsletter. Which can be viewed as a PDF from their website. Link below, see page 8 for details.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/repository/MoT%...202010.pdf

Pom

edit: link fixed

Last edited by pom on 8th Jan 2011 8:36pm. Edited 1 time in total
Post #51847 8th Jan 2011 8:19pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
fekete



Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
Location: Here on the other end of the computer
Posts: 3626
United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Bonatti Grey
Link don't work ? NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
Post #51851 8th Jan 2011 8:28pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Zinke



Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Scunthorpe
Posts: 670
United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
Would be good to hear from Pete Bell on the chipping thing? He will know how they plan on seeing if they are chipped and what can be done about it.

Pete.
Post #51870 8th Jan 2011 8:54pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Send e-mail Reply with quote
ickle



Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
Location: South Vendee
Posts: 1808
France 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alpine White
Page 9 points to incompatability of bulbs/light units & illeagle chipping of engines as something for future thought - have I missed the article?
Post #51871 8th Jan 2011 9:00pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 1
All times are GMT

Jump to  
<  Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2025 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DEFENDER2.NET RSS Feed - All Forums