MOT defects: Anti-lock braking system

Brakes

8 defects: 8 major. 3 can be given as an advisory instead.

Certificate wording	Severity	As an advisory	Inspection manual
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate	major	None	Warning device not working
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	major	None	Warning device shows system malfunction
Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged	major	wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively	Wheel speed sensors missing or damaged
Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing	major	None	Wheel speed sensors missing or damaged
Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged	major	wiring damaged but not excessively	Wiring damaged
Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged	major	component slightly damaged	Other ABS components missing or damaged
Anti-lock braking system component missing	major	None	Other ABS components missing or damaged
Anti-lock braking system obviously removed	major	None	ABS system obviously removed

Pre-2018 names for this part

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