MOT defects: Rear fog lamp
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
13 defects: 10 major, 3 minor. 1 can be given as an advisory instead.
| Certificate wording | Severity | As an advisory | Inspection manual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear fog lamp missing | major | None | An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| Rear fog lamp not working | major | None | An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | major | None | An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected | major | None | A lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected |
| Rear fog lamp likely to become detached | major | None | A front or rear fog lamp likely to become detached |
| Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light | major | None | Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| Rear fog lamp does not face the rear | major | None | Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced | major | None | Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned | major | None | Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp | major | slightly affected by the operation of another lamp | A rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp |
| Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | minor | None | A front or rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning |
| Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | minor | None | A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light |
| Rear fog lamp insecure | minor | None | A front or rear fog lamp not securely attached |
Pre-2018 names for this part
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