There’s not really any outward sign that a car doesn’t have an MOT, but if you see someone driving a car that appears to be unsafe, it’s possible that it doesn’t have an MOT.
Cars without an MOT can’t be parked on the road either. If you see a car without an MOT and it’s not in a private driveway or garage, you can report it.
The police don’t handle abandoned vehicles. If you feel the vehicle is abandoned (for example, if it doesn’t have any number plates or doesn’t appear drivable), report it to the local council. In England and Wales, you can do this online at https://www. gov. uk/report-abandoned-vehicle. If the car is on private property, notify the owner of the property and let them deal with it. For example, if a car without an MOT is parked in the designated lot for your apartment building, you’d notify your landlord rather than the police. [5] X Research source
For example, if you want to file an online report for a car without an MOT in Dorset, you’re required to provide your full name, birth date, address, and contact information (phone number and email address). [7] X Research source
Some police forces will also need identifying and contact information for you. [9] X Research source
The vehicle might also be towed away if it’s blocking the road, parked in a restricted area, or inoperable. [11] X Research source If someone is pulled over while driving a car with no MOT, they can be fined up to £2,500. They’ll also get 3 points on their license and could be banned from driving. [12] X Research source
