can i still drive my car if it has failed its mot?
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The answer is that you can still drive your vehicle if it fails the test and its existing MOT certificate is still valid (i.e. if your test was before the expiry date) as long as no 'dangerous' problem(s) were listed in the MOT.
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Once registered with a SORN, a car can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT appointment. ... No, your car's MOT will remain valid until the end of the MOT period. However, if the MOT on your vehicle expires while under a SORN, you will need to renew the MOT before you return the car to the road.
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Yes you can temporarily drive with the MAF sensor disconnected. I wouldnt do so more than the time it takes to drive to the parts store and get another one.
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Yes, it should be an MOT failure. It'll be classed as part of the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) system. Does it put on the traction control and ABS lights, or just the traction control? ... However, since the same sensors are used for the ABS and ESP, a fault in one should trigger a fault in the other.
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You'll only need a partial retest if you take the vehicle from the test centre for repairs and take it back within 10 working days. You can be charged a partial retest fee for this. In all other cases, you'll need to get a full retest and pay the full MOT test fee again.
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4. Hole in the exhaust. Exhausts will only fail an MOT if there's a major leak, or emissions are deemed unsafe. ... So long as there is no major leak of exhaust gases, or a part of the catalytic converter or diesel particulate filter is missing, your car should get through the test.
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Can you drive without a working horn? Your horn is a safety feature, so it stands to reason that it should be in good working condition. Most problems with your horn would only result in a minor fault on your MOT, but if your horn is not working at all, your vehicle may be deemed unroadworthy.
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While it shouldn't be necessary if you plan properly, you can drive your vehicle to a testing centre without an MOT, but if you're stopped by the police, you will have to show proof of your appointment. However, regardless of your booking, if your vehicle is shown to be dangerous, you may still face a penalty.
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If your vehicle fails its MOT before your old MOT certificate expires: ... You can drive your vehicle with a major fault if your old MOT is still valid, because you took your vehicle in for an MOT early. But your vehicle does have faults that may make it unroadworthy, and if stopped by the police you could be prosecuted.
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Being caught driving without a valid certificate for MOT could result in a police cautioning, but in some cases it can carry the penalty of massive fines of up to £1,000. If the car being driven without a valid MOT is found to be unroadworthy, the fine could be much higher and the consequences greater.
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You will also be asked to carry out an emergency stop exercise. The examiner will be looking for an overall safe standard of driving. You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the test (16 or more results in failure). However, if you commit one serious or dangerous fault you will fail the test.
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While it is technically possible to drive the car with a failing electric power steering system, it is not going to get any better. The vehicle will need to be serviced as soon as possible. The module is still pulling excess power from the battery and robbing the rest of the vehicle.
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Therefore, to drive to a scrap yard, the car still needs to be road legal. ... The only exception is if you drive the car to a pre-booked MoT test. You still need insurance to drive to the test, but there is no need for tax and an MoT in that specific instance.
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During an MOT test the general condition of your tyres will be examined and any serious cuts, bulges or lumps will most likely cause you to fail. Before your MOT test, and every three weeks, you should check your tyres for any signs of damage.
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Driving without an MOT, it's not worth the risk, at all. ... You are only allowed to drive your car when its MOT has expired IF you've booked in for the test and that's where you're driving to. If you're stopped on the way you MUST be able to prove that you have an appointment with an MOT centre.
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If you are stopped by the police and they request a copy of a valid MOT, failure to provide one can lead to a prosecution for non-compliance. The only time that it is not illegal to drive your car without a valid MOT is when you are driving to a pre-booked appointment at a garage for an MOT test.
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If your vehicle is more than three years old, you can't drive without an MOT unless you're on the way to the garage for your pre-booked MOT appointment. Hoping to use this excuse if you're caught on the way to work?