jamesautos.co.uk
Your safety, Our priority. MoT Testing near Reading
Doors, tailgates and other body panels
Doors
Test Description
  • Both front doors must be able to be opened from the inside and outside
  • all doors must latch securely in the closed position.

 Tailgates, boot lids, etc.
  • All these items, including the tailboards and drop sides of trucks must be securable in the closed position

Bonnet Catch
Reasons for Failure
  • A bonnet that cannot be safely secured in the closed position
  • An excessively deteriorated, ineffective or insecure (bonnet) retaining device

Body condition and security
  • body must not be so insecure or displaced so that it might lead to loss of control of the vehicle when driven, or be a danger to other road users
There must be no dangerous sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage which is dangerous to other road users including pedestrians