World Apr 26, 2026 · 1 min read

Ghost MOTs: drivers warned over fake certificates that lead to huge repair bills

Secondhand car buyers urged to carefully inspect vehicles, while owners told to beware tests that are suspiciously quickRise of the ‘ghost owner’: 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper recordsYou have just bought a secondhand car. It was older than you wanted, but were reassured because it had re...

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The Guardian
by Shane Hickey
Ghost MOTs: drivers warned over fake certificates that lead to huge repair bills

Secondhand car buyers urged to carefully inspect vehicles, while owners told to beware tests that are suspiciously quick

You have just bought a secondhand car. It was older than you wanted, but were reassured because it had recently passed its MOT.

Within a few days, you notice a problem with the steering and take it into a garage to be checked. As well as that issue, they find the tread depth of the tyres is so low it should not have passed the test.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Shane Hickey.

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