MOT Question

[ChrisRS]

My car's in for it's MOT this week, could someone in the know advice me on whether or not a broken fog light lense is a fail issue?

[robsco]

Not as far as I'm aware, front foglights aren't complusory so I wouldnt imagine you'd be failed for a cracked lens.

[pk500]

pass may get advise depend on who does it

[ChrisRS]

Thanks for the replies, i've done a quick google search and it appears the functionality of the fog light isn't checked, it's the sharp glass which might be an issue.

Think i might call the test centre in the morning and ask.

[Deerfoot]

robsco said:

Not as far as I'm aware, front foglights aren't complusory so I wouldnt imagine you'd be failed for a cracked lens.

But if front fogs are fitted they need to be serviceable though don`t they?

[andym1603]

Rear for lamps are tested. If it is not showing any white light when lit it sould be okay.
If it is showing white light should fail.
You can get lens tape if you want to go down this route. Halfrauds sell it.

[ChrisRS]

Sorry, i missed out the fact it's the front fogs that are the issue

It also looks like i can't spell lens!

[maniac0796]

Deerfoot said:

But if front fogs are fitted they need to be serviceable though don`t they?

They're not a testable item.

He'll get an advisory at most.

[robsco]

Deerfoot said:

But if front fogs are fitted they need to be serviceable though don`t they?

I see your point but I always thought that they didn't check the foglights regardless of fitment. I maybe wrong, though.

[Deerfoot]

maniac0796 said:

They're not a testable item.

He'll get an advisory at most.

I stand corrected then. I thought it was along the same lines as a spare tyre, not compulsory to have but if present must be legal.

[ChrisRS]

Thanks for everyones advice, as i'm up against it cash wise this month i think i'm going to go with andym1603's advice and get some lens repair tape.

Edited by ChrisRS on Sunday 5th June 21:04

[Hitler Hadrump]

Deerfoot said:

I stand corrected then. I thought it was along the same lines as a spare tyre, not compulsory to have but if present must be legal.

Condition of spare wheel is not part of the test either.

[C. Grimsley]

As stated above the front fogs are not part of the test but if the lens is sharp and could cause damage to a pedestrian it can fail for sharp edges, if you are unsure on it just cover the broken light with some gaffer tape, I test cars and have never failed one yet like this.

Carl

[Deerfoot]

Hitler Hadrump said:

Condition of spare wheel is not part of the test either.

Really? I`ll retreat from this thread now I think........

[robsco]

Deerfoot said:

Really? I`ll retreat from this thread now I think........

• Pat on back*

Don't worry Deerfoot.

[andym1603]

Sorry I thought it was the rear foglight you were referring to.
The tape will be okay for the fronts and will negate the sharp edge issue.

[Hitler Hadrump]

Deerfoot said:

Hitler Hadrump said:

Condition of spare wheel is not part of the test either.

Really? I`ll retreat from this thread now I think........

The tester is supposed to tell you if he notices a bald/damaged/otherwise defective spare wheel, but it's not actually testable.

[ChrisRS]

andym1603 said:

Sorry I thought it was the rear foglight you were referring to.
The tape will be okay for the fronts and will negate the sharp edge issue.

No need to say sorry, i never mentioned it in my opening post!

[joewilliams]

Deerfoot said:

But if front fogs are fitted they need to be serviceable though don`t they?

No. Put my wife's car through this year with one front fog working, and the other nowhere to be seen.

Edit: that'll teach me to leave a tab open for half an hour...