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Horror story: Track rod ends
Horror story: Track rod ends
Someone attempted to remove the track rod ends. After removing a nut they replaced it with a wood screw to make what they thought was a safe repair.
Why we’re introducing the new MOT security card
In this blog, we look at why the new cards are more secure and how we’re testing their use before the roll out later this year.
Introducing the new MOT security card
You’ll get a brand new security card later this year to replace the current PIN system. This card will make the MOT service more secure by making sure only you can sign into your account.
Creating national standards for MOT managers and testers
We’ve introduced some big changes MOT training this year. These new changes will modernise MOT training and help make sure that your training is making a real contribution to road and vehicle safety.
Improving testing standards by sharing test quality data
We're making test quality information available so that Authorised Examiners and site managers can monitor and improve the standard of testing carried out at their sites.
Hints and tips: registering a vehicle
It’s easy to fall into bad habits when testing regularly or under pressure. Here are 6 simple tips that should help keep vehicle registration smooth and your customers happy.
Horror Story: Braking bad
Here are some examples of brake defects that could all have serious road safety implications.
Improving skills and standards through MOT annual training
We’re introducing a new model of annual training and assessment to replace the former refresher course to help improve road and vehicle safety.
MOT annual training: individual and group training
In these videos, we spoke to testers who took part in the annual training pilot to get their feedback.
The MOT headlamp aim test is changing
From 24 March 2016, we’re changing the way headlamp aim is measured on the MOT test. The new method is just a few simple changes and you don’t need new equipment.
How the MOT disciplinary process works
The Case Review Team deal with all disciplinary cases against Nominated Testers and Authorised Examiners. For minor shortcomings they’ll usually offer advice or guidance, but for more serious cases they may take formal disciplinary action.