Detachable tow ball: pre-2018 MOT
This is pre-2018 MOT wording. The defect categories changed on 20 May 2018.
No direct match in the current MOT scheme.
4 pre-2018 fail items.
| Old wording | Inspection manual | Now |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket | Excessive play between a detachable tow ball and its receiver socket | No direct match |
| Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended | A quick release mechanism that does not secure the tow ball arm as intended | No direct match |
| Detachable tow ball assembly inappropriately repaired | A towbar assembly inappropriately repaired or modified such that it is likely to adversely affect the roadworthiness of the vehicle/trailer combination | No direct match |
| Detachable tow ball assembly inappropriately modified | A towbar assembly inappropriately repaired or modified such that it is likely to adversely affect the roadworthiness of the vehicle/trailer combination | No direct match |
Current names are the closest match by wording and part. The DVSA publishes no official old-to-new table.
Other pre-2018 parts in Towbars
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