New tougher MOT tests

Motorists face tougher MOT tests on their vehicles from Sunday, as an updated test introduces new categories under which a vehicle can fail or pass.

• The categories include “dangerous”, “major” and “minor” which determine whether a car, van or motorcycle must be taken off the road or can be driven as long as repairs are carried out.
• The MOT will also be tougher on diesel emissions.
• Vehicles with a diesel particulate filter will now have to pass new tests.