Guidance

Tyre defects and damage: HGVs, buses and trailers

Examples of how tyre defects and damage on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), buses and trailers will be dealt with at roadside inspections and MOTs (annual tests).

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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You can use this guide if you’re a vehicle operator or maintenance inspector to help you make consistent decisions about tyre wear, defects and damage.

It includes information about:

  • tyre inspection equipment
  • irregular tread wear
  • sidewall abrasion
  • damage

Updates to this page

Published 9 December 2020

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