CHANGES TO MOT TEST in Northern Ireland

A summary of changes are as follows:

• Continuity of tow bar 13 pin electric socket.
  Condition check on other trailer sockets.
• Increase in braking efficiency to 58% for cars first used after 31 December 2011
• Inappropriate brake system repairs or modifications
• Defective ESC components
• Catalytic converter missing
• Steering/suspension joint dust covers
• Inappropriate steering repairs or modifications
• Steering lock stops
• Steering box oil leakage
• Inappropriate suspension repairs or modifications
• Headlamp cleaning and self-levelling device if high-intensity discharge (HD) lamps are fitted
• Power steering oil level
• Damaged or corroded power steering pipes or hose
• Hazard warning lights, switch and tell-tale
• Main beam warning light
• Steering lock mechanism
• Illumination of malfunction indicator light (MIL) for electronic power steering, electronic stability control, electronic park brake control, brake fluid warning lamp, tyre pressure monitoring system and air bag/pre-tensioner/load limiter
• Driver's seat adjustment
• Speedometer illumation

Additional requirements for heavy goods vehicles, trailers and buses

• Additional braking devices (retarders)
• Load sensing valve data plate
• Conspicuity markings
• Tyre size compliance with tachograph plaque
• 50% braking efficiency for draw bar trailers first used on or after 31 December 2011