MOT Testing
MOT Testing
Here at DS Services we a single lane MOT testing station covering classes 4, 5 & 7 making it the best and easiest testing station to carry out your MOT needs.
- CLASS 4 Cars (up to 8 Passenger Seats), Motor Caravans
- Goods Vehicles (up to 3,000 Kg DGW)
- Private Passenger Vehicles (9-12 Passenger Seats)
- CLASS 5L Private Passenger 13-16 Passenger Seats
- Includes seat belt 13-16 Passenger Seats
- CLASS 7 Goods Vehicles (over 3000kg up to 3500kg DGW)
Your MOT certificate confirms that your vehicle, at the time of its test, (as far as can be reasonably determined without dismantling) met the minimum acceptable environmental and road safety standards required by law. It doesn't mean that the vehicle is roadworthy for the life of the certificate and isn't a substitute for regular maintenance.
Components tested during your MOT test:
Vehicle Identification Number - a vehicle identification number must be permanently displayed and legible on a vehicle first used on or after 1 August 1980.
Registration Plate - condition, security, legibility and format of letters/numbers.
Lights - condition, operation, security and correct colour. The headlamps will also be checked to see if the aim is correct.
Steering & Suspension - correct condition and operation.
Wipers & Washers - operate to give the driver a clear view of the road. Rear wiper is not tested.
Windscreen - condition and drivers view of the road.
Horn - correct operation and type
Seatbelts - all seatbelts installed are checked for type, condition, operation and security. All compulsory seatbelts must be in place
Seats - front seats secure. Front and rear backseats can be secured in the upright position
Fuel System - no leaks, fuel cap fastens correctly and seals securely. The fuel cap will need to be opened. Make sure the key is available
Exhaust Emissions - vehicle meets the requirement for exhaust emission. These vary on the age and fuel type of the vehicle
Exhaust System - complete, secure, without serious leaks and silences effectively
Vehicle structure - free from excessive corrosion or damage in specific areas. No sharp edges
Doors - open and close. Latch securely in closed position. Front doors should open from inside and outside the vehicle. Rear doors may need to be opened to gain access to testable items
Mirrors - presence, condition and security
Wheels & Tyres - condition, security, tyre size and type, and tread depth. Spare tyres are not tested
Brakes - condition, operation and performance (efficiency test). Suitable vehicles will be tested on a roller brake tester. Vehicles such as those with permanent 4-wheel drive will be tested either on a suitable road using a properly calibrated and maintained decelerometer or, if one is installed at the test station, a plate brake tester.
