Are fog lights included in mot?
Front fog lights aren’t a legal requirement. In fact, many models of car don’t actually have front fog lights so if you’ve got a front bulb out don’t panic! However, the rear fog lights are required to work in order to pass your MOT so check them before you bring your car in.
Is a brake light not working an MOT failure?
If more than half of your brake lights aren’t working you’d receive a Major, meaning the vehicle would fail the MOT. In that case, you won’t be allowed to drive the vehicle until it’s repaired.
Does my car need a rear fog light?
All cars must be fitted with rear fog lights as it’s a legal requirement. If your car has been imported, it will need a rear fog light before it is allowed to be used on the road. Front fog lights are not a legal requirement, but if your car has them you should only use them when visibility is severely restricted.
Will LED bulbs pass MOT?
Any good quality after-market LED bulbs will meet this criteria. As long as the beam pattern and the colour of the light is correct – then there is no reason an LED upgrade bulb will fail an MOT.
Do all brake lights have to work for MoT?
Answered by Andrew Brady. If it’s fitted and connected it must work. If you disconnect it, it will pass its MoT. The rules state that the benefit of doubt must be given to the presenter (you) so, if it doesn’t work at all, the tester has to prove that it’s connected.
Is the third brake light required by law UK?
the car will pass an mot with the 2 required brake lights functioning, the 3rd brakelight is an extra and is not required as it is not a required brake light.
Why are the brake lights not working but the tail lights are?
Blown out light bulbs are the most common reason for why the brake lights not working but the tail lights are. Remove the screws from the bulb lens (which you can access through the trunk or see your vehicle repair manual to get the exact location). Push the bulbs and turn them counterclockwise to remove from the socket.
Why does my CANbus Say my bulb is not working?
The problem is with false positives created with aftermarket products such as LED bulbs. The most common way a canbus system will check if a bulb is working or not is to measure the resistance on the circuit. Some vehicles measure the total circuit resistance, others check individual bulbs.
What does it mean when your car says CANbus?
In the case of bulbs, your car will let you know when one of the exterior applications has failed. This checking/reporting is commonly referred to as a CANbus system. Of course these error messages are very useful and a great addition to modern vehicles, so what’s the problem?
What does the warning light on my car mean?
This could be a simple warning light illuminating, or an actual written message. Your car is full of these sensors and they will monitor many many systems throughout your vehicle from fuel injection to brake pads to seat belts. In the case of bulbs, your car will let you know when one of the exterior applications has failed.