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If a vehicle fails its MOT test with a 'dangerous' defect, it is illegal to drive it on a public road, even if the previous MOT certificate has not yet expired.

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Under UK road traffic regulations, a vehicle that receives a 'dangerous' defect result at an MOT test cannot be legally driven on public roads. The immediate safety hazard supersedes any remaining time on a prior certificate.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Identify the defect severity category recorded on the MOT test record
The vehicle has failed its statutory inspection with a defect classified under the 'dangerous' category.
The DVSA categorises MOT test faults into minor, major, and dangerous classifications, with dangerous faults representing an immediate risk to road safety.
2
Determine the legal status of operating the vehicle on public roads
The vehicle cannot be driven legally until the dangerous defects are repaired and cleared.
Under UK road traffic law, driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition is a strict offence; logging a dangerous fault on the national database immediately overrides any previous certificate's expiration date.

Key Concept

MOT Defect Classifications and Dangerous Fault Driving Prohibitions
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