The new rules, which came into force from May 20, mean that instead of vehicles being given a ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ rating at their MOT, any defects will now be categorised as ‘dangerous’, ‘major’ or ‘minor’ with the first two of these resulting in a test failure.
Q. Why is my reverse light stuck on?
The most likely cause of that is a failed switch, in this case failing in the ‘on’ position. You can check this by disconnecting the wiring from the switch (which will either be on the gearbox or near the gear lever) and checking that the lights don’t come on.
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Q. How many reverse lights should you have?
Are Reverse Lights Required? Every vehicle in the United States must have one or two rear-mounted rear-facing reverse lights. The lights should be white in color.
Q. Are warning lights an MOT failure?
Your car will fail its MOT test. New tougher MOT rules will require your car dashboard’s warning lights to be working. If they don’t, your car will fail its MOT test.
Q. Will an oil change light fail MOT?
Unlike other dashboard lights, a car’s ‘service interval indicator’ being on will not cause the car to fail its MOT, it is primarily meant just as a reminder for you to ensure that your car gets its annual maintenance.
Q. What is EML light on a car?
What an engine warning light means. The engine management light (EML) to give it its proper name, doesn’t indicate a specific fault. It could be alerting you to one or more issues, typically linked to exhaust emissions. The light is connected to the car’s main computer, called the engine control unit (ECU).
Q. Why does my engine management light stay on?
The light is connected to your car’s engine control unit (ECU), and is the first indicator of issues with the engine’s electronic ‘brain’. If the engine management light stays on when you turn on the ignition, or if it comes on while you’re driving, it means there might be a problem under the bonnet.
