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[lee4206]

Not sure if this is the right section as it is for all cars but. as from 1st Jan 2012 all hids without washers and self leveling will be an mot fail (as well as illegal). This includes the oe headlights as well as the cheap after market ones.   I've just had this confirmed by a vosa trainer  a well as a lot of new testable items and changes to the mot. I'll try to be a bit more in-depth and give more info later as I'm on a course at the moment.
Lee

[RobG]

Still ambiguous regarding non aftermarket kits.
There are to be some changes to the MOT test from 1st January 2012 which are being introduced in response to European Commission Directive 2010/48/EU of the 5th July 2010 and which will effect those with aftermarket HID headlights and remapped ECUs:

4.1.4 Compliance with requirements:
(a) Lamp, emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
(b) Products on lens or light source which obviously reduce light intensity or change emitted colour
(c) Light source and lamp not compatible

4.1.5. Levelling devices (where mandatory):
(a) Device not operating.
(b) Manual device cannot be operated from driver’s seat.
4.1.6 Headlamp cleaning device (where mandatory):
Device not operating.

HID lights – Specifically those aftermarket kits that give the very bright headlight beams. Any cars found with these kits will be an automatic MOT failure. Testers are able to easily spot the difference between HID kits, and manufacturer fitted Xenon’s. Easy to spot as Xenon cars have suspension level sensors, in car beam adjuster, and usually headlight washers.