MOT checks with Ford Service
If your vehicle is over three years old, it will need an annual Ministry of Transport (MOT) check, to ensure it meets the relevant legal road safety and environmental standards. When your vehicle’s compulsory test is due, we highly recommend having it completed by an approved Ford Dealer.
You can book a MOT on its own or with a service. By booking your MOT and service with Ford, you will benefit from work carried out by Ford trained experts, using genuine Ford-approved parts with convenient appointment bookings.
The benefits of having your MOT carried out by a Ford Dealer
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Peace of mind
- Our MOT check is thorough and effective in highlighting required repair work or things to be aware of.
- Any repair work will be carried out to exacting standards by Ford trained technicians, using quality Ford parts.
- This protects your manufacturer warranty* and can help to maintain your car’s resale value.
*For complete details, see our limited warranty at a Dealer near you.
Keeping you informed and getting you back on the road
- We will always keep you informed of any repair work required
- We provide exact pricing, along with detailed explanations of all work performed
- This provides a record of your vehicle’s service history for any future buyer
- If we can’t repair your vehicle on the same day as the MOT, we’ll endeavour to offer you a prompt alternative time for the repair
- We can arrange a convenient time to collect your vehicle
Checks included in your MOT
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Interior checks
- Seats and seat belts
- Warring lamps
- Switches (position lamp, headlamp, hazards)
- View to front, wipers and washers
- Brake controls, servo operation
- Steering wheel and column
- Doors, mirrors, horn
- Speedometer, driver controls (Class 5 only)
Exterior checks
- Registration plates
- Lamps, registration plate lamps indicators, hazards
- Headlamps and aim
- Stop lamps, fog lamps, reflectors
- Wheels, tyres
- Shock absorbers
- Mirrors, wiper blades, fuel tank cap
- Glazing (Class 5 only)
- Doors, boot lid, loading doors, bonnet
- Tow bars
- General condition of body
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Under bonnet checks
- Vehicle structure
- Braking systems
- Exhaust systems, fuel systems
- Speed limiter (if applicable)
- Steering and power steering components
- Suspension components
Under vehicle checks
- Steering including power steering
- Drive shafts (if applicable)
- Suspension, shock absorbers
- Wheel bearings
- Wheels and tyres
- Brake systems & mechanical components
- Exhaust system
- Fuel system and fuel tank
- Structure, general vehicle condition