2018 MOT Changes

From May 2018 the MOT test will be changing. “Although modern cars are better built and safer than when the MOT test was last changed 50 years ago”. They will be introducing new failure ratings and will be closing the diesel loophole. This means that it will now make it much harder to pass the test, especially for any diesel vehicles. This is to crack down on diesel cars producing ‘dirty’ and toxic emissions.

New categories

Within these changes, there will also be three new categories. The ratings will be Dangerous, Minor and Major, it will show how dangerous a fault is.  Any Major or Dangerous defects will fail the test. Minor faults still may pass the test, but they will be on the MOT certificate. Also, from May, if the exhaust on vehicles with diesel particulate filters is seen to admit any colour smoke the car will be issued a Major fault.

Overdue MOT

Any vehicles on the road without a valid MOT can get fined up to £1,000. The DVSA revealed that more than a quarter of drivers on the road cars are overdue. They also revealed that three-quarters of motorists that were late for their MOT have said they have forgotten the date of the MOT.

MOT Reminders

Road agency has now launched a free notification service. They are aiming to tackle the number of cars on the road that do not have a valid certificate. This will mean that drivers will get an annual text message or email four weeks before the MOT is due. It is a free service that you can apply for at https://www.gov.uk/mot-reminder  

Book your MOT

If your vehicle is due an MOT you can book it here at Express Fit Autocentres we offer an MOT for £35 or £29.95 with a service. We have branches in Ludlow, Sheffield, Bridgnorth and Henley on Thames. If you would like to book in for an MOT then you can either ring 01584 322 222 or book in online.