MOT defects: Shock absorbers

Suspension

8 defects: 2 dangerous, 6 major. 5 can be given as an advisory instead.

Certificate wording	Severity	As an advisory	Inspection manual
Shock absorbers missing	dangerous	None	A shock absorber missing or likely to become detached
Shock absorbers likely to become detached	dangerous	None	A shock absorber missing or likely to become detached
Shock absorbers insecurely attached	major	None	A shock absorber insecurely attached to chassis or axle
Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function	major	has slight external damage to the casing	A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	major	light misting of oil or has limited damping effect	A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush	major	has a slightly worn bush	A shock absorber bush excessively worn
Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect	major	has a reduced damping effect	A shock absorber which has negligible damping effect
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	major	has light misting of oil	A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

Pre-2018 names for this part

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