Based on figures released by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), in 2023, 1 in 4 vehicles failed their MOTs, many with dangerous defects (1).

Worryingly, 29% of those vehicles had dangerous brake defects, 25% failed due to reflectors and electrical equipment and 19% failed due to suspension issues.

Vehicle defects can contribute to a collision occuring or may even be the direct cause, but without knowing about the defects in the first place, how can you quantify their effect on the collision and potential outcome?

As an example, where the anti-lock brake element of a vehicles braking system isn't working, it may deny a driver the opportunity to steer away from a collision, rather than simply trying to avoid the collision by braking alone.

Driven Forensics have been forensically inspecting vehicles for around seven years, in which time, we have inspected pedal cycles, motorcycles, cars, light commercials, minibuses, buses, coaches, large goods vehicles and trailers.

We provide a national inspection service. Once instructed, we can make all the necessary arrangements, complete the vehicle inspection, capture high quality images of the vehicle as well as any defects identified and provide a report that is suitable for your needs. This can be as simple as an email or as complex as a Court compliant vehicle inspection report.

We can prepare reports for both criminal and civil proceedings.

t. 0113 534 8708 | e. enquiry@drivenforensics.co.uk

(1) - https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2024/news/dangerous-mot-failures-reach-record-high/