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MOT inspection looming? Sleepless nights? You are in the right place.

Here we are going to discuss the key areas an MOT testing station will focus on during vehicle inspection. Preperation for the MOT will greatly increase your chances of a pass. Remember, failing an MOT for something as simple as a brake light bulb is going to cost you a re-test. Although some MOT testing stations offer a free re-test, you will likely find they have higher prices. Phone around for the lower test prices and ask family or friends on who they use - listen to recommendations.

Occasionally there will be MOT testers who will fabricate faults with your vehicle in order to gain cash for unecessary work. With this in mind, some may see it as a good idea to use MOT testing stations who do not carry out repairs and only offer the MOT test. Either way, it is worth gaining some knowledge of testing procedures and lower your chances of a failure. Many of the tests of the MOT are very simple where faults can be rectified with no experience and for little or no money at all.

1. Windscreen

Check your windscreen for stone chips or cracks as these will fail the test. Also ensure there are no obstructions to visibility from the swept area of the windscreen such as stickers. The swept area is where the wipers sweep the windscreen and the area that is tested. Any cracks or stone-chips larger than 10mm diameter will fail.

2. Windscreen washer jets

Windscreen washer jets should function correctly. A common problem with washer jets is blockages from dirt or wax polish which can either be blown out with compressed air or a small needle or pin.

3. Wiper blades

Ensure your windscreen wiper blades are clearing the screen correctly and curving with the shape of the windscreen and not lifting away at the tips. Grab the wiper blade and give it a tug to ensure it is secured to the wiper arm.

4. Tires

Tires must have a tread depth of at least 1.6mm and have no cuts, cracks, bulges, splits or damage to the side walls and tread. Although the spare wheel is not included in the MOT, it must be legal if you have one so while you are checking your tyres, remember the spare.

The two front tires can be a different type and size to the rear or vice versa, but they cannot be different if on the same axle so do check this.

5. Lights

Check your headlights for dipped/main beam, front and rear sidelights, stop / reversing / fog / indicator lights etc. Every bulb on the exterior should be functional and no cracks or damage to the lens of each lamp. Colours should be correct on each lamp, red must be red, headlights must be clear as well as reversing lights, indicators must be amber etc etc. Also ensure reflectors are in good condition without damage or corrosion.

6. Mirrors

Check rear view mirror and at least one door or wing mirror are both secure. You must have at least two rear view mirrors fitted to your vehicle - one inside and one outside.

7. Bodywork

Bodywork must be in reasonable condition without any sharp edges which may cause injury to pedestrians. Both front and rear bumpers must be secure with end caps in place. All doors must be able to be opened from both inside and out.

8. Petrol Cap

Petrol cap must provide a proper seal so petrol vapours cannot be accidentally ignited from sources of ignition outside the vehicle.

9. Exhaust

The exhaust must be secured and undamaged without holes. The exhaust will be checked for leaks too so must not be blowing.

10. Shock Absorbers

Shock absorbers will be checked for leaks and effectiveness. You can check them yourself by bouncing each corner of the vehicle. The vehicle should go down with your press then raise back up to full height then back down a little. If it feels too bouncy then you should have them checked by your local garage.

11. Horn

The horn should function correctly and be loud enough to alert other road users.

12. Seats and seatbelts

Seats must be firmly secured in place. Hold the top of the back-rest and make a rocking motion from side to side firmly to check for weakness. I have seen this done on an MOT on my own vehicle during an inspection. For the seatbelt, grab the belt firmly then make a sharp pull on the belt, it should lock and prevent you from pulling further.

13. Number plates

Vehicle number plates must be clearly visible so make sure they are clean, well secured with the characters evenly spaced.

14. Emissions test

Finally, your vehicle will be tested for harmful emissions. For diesel engines, the main offender here is the fuel filter which when fouled causes the black smoke you sometimes see on the road. Diesel engines are cleaner than ever today so there is no excuse for smoke. A well serviced engine nowadays should walk through the emissions test without a problem.

On both petrol and diesel engines that are a little tired, changing the oil and the fuel / air and oil filters will help your engine to keep within the pass threshold.

Summary

By following the above steps you should greatly increase your chances of passing the MOT with flying colours. Should you have any concerns, consult a qualified mechanic.

For further details on car maintenance, servicing, valeting and motoring guides, see our blog

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Ford Mustang Lights

Do you want to add a little extra flare to the way you ride?  How about improving your visibility on the road after a late night, or even making yourself easier to pick out so that your back end of your Mustang doesn’t get smashed in?  Obviously we are talking about headlights and tail lights.  There are many different directions one can go when it comes to the lighting of a new Mustang.  There are HID lights, LED tail lights and 3rd brake lights and projector head lights.  All improve visibility and style, which is just as important to most of us.

The ASM HID lights that are just barely becoming available in 2009 are being made with the highest quality materials like imported Philips quartz from holland for the manufacturing of the bulbs. There are a lot of older generation “cheap kits” out there and they don’t really compare to what is being put on the market now by ASM.  HID lights are much brighter than the stock halogen head lights and offer up to 3 times the lumens (light output) of the factory lights and increase your visibility dramatically.  They give the Mustang a very distinguished look with the headlights and fog lights lit up in a super bright HID light that looks great in the dark.

Installation on the ASM HID headlight conversion kits is simple, using the factory connections and takes about 30 to 45 minutes per set. One set for the headlights, and one set for the fogs.  The ASM HID conversion kit uses a direct plug and play install, which fits directly into the headlight housing with no need to cut stock headlight wiring.  Installation simply requires connection of the wiring harness to the stock headlight to the bulb’s harness and then connection the wiring harness from the bulb to the HID Ballast.  There isn’t any wire splicing it just fits right in.  And in this day of conservation the ASM HID head lights will consume about half the power of stock lights (35 watts vs 55 watts) while still dramatically improving the light (by about three times). The ASM Bulbs and Ballasts are also backed by a lifetime manufacturer warranty.

Now for the style end. Recon lighting has just released their mustang line including projector healights, led tail lights and led 3rd brake lights.  Installing some LED lights is sure to make you ride in style with cutting edge lighting, which also use much less power than the factory lights.  The offer both a smoked lens or a clear lens on the projector headlights, tail lights and 3rd brake lights.  They are sealed tight with gaskets to stop internal moisture and vented to prevent high heat damage.  The projector headlights are a vast improvement over the stock  headlights, and that’s while still using the factory halogen bulbs. they can even be used in conjunction with the HID conversion kits for even more visibility, as long as they are 35 watt HID’s and not 55 watt. The 55’s aren’t legal because they are too bright.  Adding a little something extra to your Mustang does not have to be difficult and the benefits of an easy improvement like this make life that much easier and enjoyable on the road at night. Not to mention the comments because of the new menacing look of the lights.

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A sound like air escaping, it goes away when brake pedal is depressed, but comes back when brake is released.?

Mazda Tribute 2001. LX-V6, 4x4. There is no fluid that is leaking (no visible puddles under the car). The sound continues even when the car is off, but pumping the brake pedal when off makes the sound go away. No leaks in the master cylider, still the right amount of brake fluid present, and the brakes are not soft.

The brake power assist unit maybe? (uses vacuum)

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