| MOT stations have a tough life...They are subject to undercover inspectors bringing "marginal" cars in for test at any time. If they pass a car that should have failed, or fail a car that should have passed, they either get a very heavy warning or, potentially, lose their licence, which is catastrophic for most associated businesses. So, if they say its legal it almost certainly is..The key thing is, the MOT is only an indication of the status on that day and its not really even a guarantee that the vehicle is safe, just that it meets a set of specific criteria, many of which were set a considerable time ago.
Top advice from Jools...replace the tyre (best to change both fronts, and if the other one's half decent, use that as a spare) but get the tracking checked so the new one(s) don't wear unevenly too | 
06-Oct-2005, 13:32 
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