There is a problem with the MOT testing service

Incident Report for MOT Service Status

Update

We are continuing to work on a fix for this issue.

Posted Nov 13, 2026 - 09:05 GMT

Identified

We have identified that some users of MOT testing service cannot access the system.

We are currently investigating and resolving the issue and will update this page shortly.

If you are a garage affected by this incident and need to carry out MOT tests the contingency code for today is 1O8HM87A.

Note: the CT code includes number and letters. Todays code has O included, this is not a Zero please enter the letter O.

For information on how to carry out MOT contingency testing, take a look at our contingency testing guidance - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-testing-service-contingency-testing

Posted Nov 13, 2026 - 09:04 GMT

This incident affects: MOT testing service.