"Drivers can become victims of ghost MOTs if they buy from a dealer or individual who has paid a rogue mechanic to pass the car. Consumers could be blissfully unaware that the vehicle they think has an MOT actually hasn't been anywhere near an MOT garage, or an MOT bay."
"Fixing these problems will cost more money and risk an accident. If a car with a fake MOT is involved in an accident, the insurance company may refuse to pay out."
Ghost MOTs are fraudulent practices where vehicles are falsely certified as having passed inspections without any actual checks. This can happen when a garage or mechanic logs a vehicle as passed without performing the necessary tests. Drivers often discover they have been scammed only after noticing faults and taking their car to another garage. The consequences include potential safety hazards and increased repair costs. In some cases, individuals involved in issuing ghost MOTs have faced legal repercussions.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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