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Title: MOT Tomorrow......
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 April 2009, 15:45:42

Are the front fog lights part of the MOT? as I've a bulb gone in one and the MOT test is tomorrow.

I'm sure I've seen this question somewhere on here but can't find it!!  :-/

Cheers

Title: Re: MOT Tomorrow......
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 23 April 2009, 16:28:00

That is a good question!

Obviously the rear fog light(s) must be in working order.

But the following official site

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/Mot/DG_10016070

just states that with lights:

"Lights - condition, operation, security and correct colour. The headlamps will also be checked to see if the aim is correct"

So as front fog lights are not mandatory I would think they come outside of the test. :y

No doubt others will air their views! :D :D ;)

Title: Re: MOT Tomorrow......
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 23 April 2009, 16:33:15

Ah, just found this excellent site that seems to confirm my original thoughts:

http://www.carsparefinder.co.uk/blog/the-mot-test-lighting/

which with a comprehensive list, includes the following statement:

"The lighting section of the MoT covers all exterior lamps required by the Road Traffic Act; this excludes front fog lamps, reversing lights and work lights as fitted to some commercial vehicles."


 :y :y

Title: Re: MOT Tomorrow......
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 April 2009, 16:56:19

Thanks Lizzie!! :y :y

The bulbs a funny one and I can't get anywhere today to buy one, as someone knocked me off my motorbike on Tuesday, so I'm wheel-less :'(

Hope this run of bad luck dosn't continue!!  :-?

Title: Re: MOT Tomorrow......
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 23 April 2009, 17:05:32

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Thanks Lizzie!! :y :y

The bulbs a funny one and I can't get anywhere today to buy one, as someone knocked me off my motorbike on Tuesday, so I'm wheel-less :'(

Hope this run of bad luck dosn't continue!!  :-?

Well I hope your luck turns with a nice new MOT tomorrow!! :D :D ;)

All the best! :y :y

Title: Re: MOT Tomorrow......
Post by: webby23 on 23 April 2009, 17:36:58

I dont if they must work or not but I did notice my MOT tester switching all the lights (inc fogs front and rear) on and off when he got in the car to drive it inside for its test........

 :-?

Title: Re: MOT Tomorrow......
Post by: webby23 on 23 April 2009, 17:38:02

Yep best of luck with it mate I am sure you will be fine

 :y

Title: Re: MOT Tomorrow......
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 April 2009, 20:43:55

Just as a footnote.

Passed the MOT today and all it needed was two new orange bulbs for the rear indicators as the old ones had faded!!

The front fog lights weren't even mentioned as an advisory!! So I guess that they weren't checked!!  :y :y :y

Title: Re: MOT Tomorrow......
Post by: Welung666 on 24 April 2009, 20:45:39

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I dont if they must work or not but I did notice my MOT tester switching all the lights (inc fogs front and rear) on and off when he got in the car to drive it inside for its test........

 :-?

That is just to check that the internal warnings for all the fogs etc. work :y