MOT defects: Prescribed areas (Steering)
Steering
8 defects: 4 dangerous, 4 major. 3 can be given as an advisory instead.
| Certificate wording | Severity | As an advisory | Inspection manual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescribed areas prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected | dangerous | None | The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any steering component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected |
| Prescribed areas prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected | dangerous | None | The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any steering component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected |
| Prescribed areas prescribed area so damaged that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected | dangerous | None | The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any steering component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected |
| Prescribed areas prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected | dangerous | None | The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any steering component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected |
| Prescribed areas prescribed area is excessively corroded | major | prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive | The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any steering component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| Prescribed areas prescribed area is excessively damaged | major | prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive | The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any steering component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| Prescribed areas prescribed area is fractured | major | None | The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any steering component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| Prescribed areas prescribed area is inadequately repaired | major | prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal | The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any steering component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Pre-2018 names for this part
Other parts in Steering
- Electronic power steering (8)
- Operation (Power steering) (5)
- Other components (Steering) (11)
- Pipes and hoses (7)
- Pump (5)
- Rams (11)
- Rear wheel steering (2)
- Steering column (10)
- Flexible coupling (1)
- Universal joint (12)
- Operation (Steering gear) (2)
- Steering box (Steering gear) (27)
- Steering rack (Steering gear) (18)
- Ball joint (Steering) (8)
- Drag link end (9)
- Intermediate drop arm (20)
- Lock stop (2)
- Locking devices (2)
- Steering component (17)
- Steering linkage (8)
- Components (5)
- Linkages (6)
- Steering arm (6)
- Track rod end (9)
- Steering lock (3)
- Steering box (Steering play) (2)
- Steering rack (Steering play) (2)
- Steering shaft (6)
- Steering wheel (11)
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