In pictures: Faults on cars eligible for MOT extension

Garages struggling to stay open without MOTs despite dangerous faults being found on cars eligible for extension

In pictures: Faults on cars eligible for MOT extension
Pictures submitted by GW readers of faults found on cars eligible for the six-month MOT exemption.

Independent garages across the country are dealing with the fallout following the shock six-month MOT extension which came into for on March 30, 2020.

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and the Independent Garage Association (IGA) are among a number of industry bodies which have warned that the majority of consumers do not realise that they are expected to ensure their car remains roadworthy.

The current MOT failure rate is 31 per cent, which means that nearly ten million vehicles do not meet even the basic roadworthiness level of compliance.

There are also fears that the extension is having a detrimental impact on the independent sector, which carries out over 80 per cent of the UK’s 30 million yearly MOT tests.

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Steve Hall of Tune-Rite Auto Services told GW: “We were forced to shut and furlough staff due to lack of trade.

“We wanted to stay open and support care workers but can’t afford to do so with no incoming trade.

“A six-month MOT extension not only raises the question around safety but also to the continuation of businesses who rely on MOT income.

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“We have also seen all main dealers close, jepodising future supplies where genuine parts are required.

“As an industry it is becoming increasingly more difficult to help the community and afford to keep the doors open.”

Meanwhile, Peter Giles who owns two independent garages said: “We normally do anywhere between 25 to 30 MOT’s a day but now it has gone down to three or four a day.”

Steve and Peter are among many GW readers who have been sending photos of dangerous MOT faults discovered on vehicles which are eligible for the six-month MOT extension.

In pictures: Dangerous faults on vehicles eligible for six-month exemption

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  • #194998 Reply
    Stuart borthwick
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    I own an independent garage in Leicester, I’m the main tester averaging 10 tests a day, if I test a car and give it a pass ,,, shall we say a couple of tyres are take your pick on advise or fail because their so boarder line , or brake pads same scenario,, as a tester I could be in serious trouble for making the wrong decision if DVSA paid a visit and wanted to inspect the car and their opinion was different to mine,, the government has given 6 months MOT and they haven’t even ‘’SEEN’’ the car !!! How can this be acceptable????
    Also the national average failure rate which has been very stable since computerisation has dropped about 6% also the national average time per test has dropped 7 minutes , Never seen results like these before.what do these figures tell you ?? Seems to me testers have lost all confidence and think why the hell should I bother
    Me personally my average is 1% higher on failure rate and 2 minutes longer on average time per test for April , 56 tests carried out , trying to keep my business afloat and people’s sons ,daughters mothers fathers and so on safe on the streets

    #194984 Reply
    mark mitchell
    Participant

    i just tested a audi sports this morning the 2 front tyres were down to the wire i also did renault megane on wednesday with a front tyre through too the wire and the bottom ball joint hanging off it this is just getting crazy there are going too kill someone before they take any notice

    #195077 Reply
    Nick cox
    Guest

    This is another example of government incompentence, some suited twat sat behind a desk with no common sense.
    Extend by a few weeks yes, but 6 months for a 12 month period !!!! Fucking brain dead.

    #195267 Reply
    Matthew B
    Guest

    You can now get a bounce back loan. I applied and I came into my bank account the very next day. No repayments for twelve months, 0%interest for twelve months then just 2.5% interest for the next five years. Even new businesses can get it

    #195271 Reply
    Ray Law Motor Engineers Ltd
    Guest

    It’s not us who need to see these photos it’s the dvsa team who gave the 6 month MOT extension ,White shirt wally’s

    #195277 Reply
    Gary Brown
    Guest

    The extension apart from obvious road worthiness implications is a kick in the teeth for the struggling businesses in these bad times.I don’t think it has been thought through very well at all.It needs reviewing as there are garages ready and willing to keep the MOT service running!

    #196128 Reply
    Paul Howes
    Guest

    No we want safe cars on the road and to be able to pay our staff hope you can afford not to be working or you are probably on the dole and this does not affect you.

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