MOT Test

MOT tests can be carried out on your car up to one month prior to the expiry date of an existing UK MOT certificate.On passing the MOT test, the vehicle will receive a certificate valid from the date of expiry of your existing MOT certificate. All UK cars 3 years old and over require a valid MOT certificate by law. The contents and standards required are set by the Vehicle Inspectorate.

What's Involved
The annual testing of your vehicle to ensure it meets minimum road safety standards. You may view the MOT test if you wish. It will be carried out by a Vehicle Inspectorate approved tester. An assistant is essential for proper conduct of the MOT test. You must not interrupt or distract the tester during the inspection. The following list details the items that are checked. Due to MOT procedures, items may appear under more than one heading.


DRIVING CONTROLS:
  • Steering Wheel and Column
  • Footbrake and Servo
  • Handbrake
  • Light Switches and Horn
  • Windscreen Wipers and Washers


EXTERIOR:
  • Suspension
  • Shock Absorber Effectiveness
  • Tyres and Wheels
  • Body Condition

LIGHTS:
  • Sidelamps
  • Direction Indicators
  • Headlamps
  • Headlamp Aim
  • Reflectors
  • Stop Lamps
  • Rear Lamps
  • Fog Lamps

UNDER BONNET:
  • Braking Components
  • Suspension
  • Steering

UNDER VEHICLE:
  • Steering
  • Tyres and Wheels
  • Foot and Handbrake System
  • Suspension and Shock Absorbers
  • Wheel Bearings and Driveshafts
  • Exhaust
  • Chassis

BRAKE PERFORMANCE:
  • Footbrake Efficiency
  • Front Brake Balance
  • Handbrake Efficiency

EXHAUST EMISSION:
  • Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emission
  • Hydrocarbon (HC) Emission
  • Lambda
  • Excessive Visible Smoke

IMPORTANT: An MOT Certificate relates only to the condition of testable items at the time of the test. It should not be regarded as evidence of the condition of the items tested at any other time nor should it be taken as evidence of the general mechanical condition of the vehicle.



Company Details

JEM Ltd
Hyde Estate Road
London
NW9 6JX

Phone: 020 8358 6000

Registered in England 1222396
VAT number: 629 9427 94

Our opening hours are 7am - 7pm Monday to Friday & 9am - 5pm on Saturday. We are closed Sundays.