Do I need both front fogs working for my Mot?

[christomk3gti]

I didnt know that like. thought the same as the others. but good to know.

[leegt5]

I think your tester is interpreting the MOT test requirements wrong....

YES we know having front fogs are NOT a requirement to pass an MOT as some cars aren't fitted with fronts only 1 rear which is a requirment of the MOT..

BUT

If you have a pair of front fogs and/or a switch that is supposed to operate 2 front fog lights then they have to work.

Even removing the bulbs alot of testers would probably pass the car but if the tester was to apply the law correctly the car should fail as theres a light switch which isn't doing what it is supposed to.

[harlemex]

An MOT tester would not even check your front fogs as they are not "obligatory", switch or no switch. As with lights, only "obligatory switches are tested. Otherwise my car would fail on the fag lighter.

[Khare]

when will people learn that if a light is fitted, it HAS to work. The switch has nothing to do with it, as my mk2 had rear fogs but not front, yet the switch could still be turned to the fronts position!

[harlemex]

when will people learn that lights not required are not tested?

[leegt5]

An MOT tester would not even check your front fogs as they are not "obligatory", switch or no switch. As with lights, only "obligatory switches are tested. Otherwise my car would fail on the fag lighter.

To turn on the rear fog you have to pull the switch right out past the fronts as the rear will only come on when the fronts are on. Thats how he knows the fronts are not working. And the fag lighter doesn't power any exterior lights it lights a fag !!

[Khare]

when will people learn that lights not required are not tested?

IT MIGHT NOT BE REQUIRED BUT IF IT IS FITTED THEN IT IS TESTED!

[harlemex]

RUBBISH. Where do you get this info from? If this is so then my underneath bling lights would fail if they didnt work.

[Wayne]

What items are examined in the MOT test?

Lighting Equipment, Stop Lamps, Reflectors, and Direction Indicators

Front and rear position lamps, rear registration plate lamps, rear fog lamps
Headlamps
Stoplamps
Rear reflectors
Direction indicators and hazard warning devices
Headlamp aim

[Khare]

omg omg omg, I shall blow!

I know that front fogs are NOT needed for the MOT, but if they ARE fitted, then they must work!