
Is ABS Light an MOT Fail? (UK Rules Explained)
Summary: An illuminated ABS warning light is an automatic MOT failure for any UK vehicle first registered after July 2003. The DVSA classes it as


Summary: An illuminated ABS warning light is an automatic MOT failure for any UK vehicle first registered after July 2003. The DVSA classes it as

Summary: When the ABS and traction control lights come on together, it almost always means the car has lost one or more wheel-speed signals or

Summary: The ABS warning light should never be ignored or simply “cleared” without fixing the root cause — doing so only masks a potentially serious

Summary: The ABS warning light means your anti-lock braking system has detected a fault and has disabled itself — you still have normal brakes, but

Summary: A single ABS wheel-speed sensor replacement typically costs £130–£350 in the UK once you add diagnostics and labour — but in a huge percentage

Summary: In 2025, a proper UK ABS pump/module repair or full rebuild usually costs between £150–£450 +VAT (most common range £229–£349), while a brand-new dealer