On 17 Jul 2010 05:51:14 GMT, Adrian wrote:

Alex Heney gurgled happily, sounding much like they were
saying:

Since the tester isn't permitted to dismantle the car at all, the pad
thickness quite simply can't be checked on many cars.

The don't have to check for MOT. However there is a little hole in the
caliper where the pad thickness can be seen. All cars. No problem. On
some cars you don't even have to take the wheel off.

They *do* have to check at the MOT.

http://www.ukmot.com/3-5.asp#Text_top

Item f on that page.

Not quite so simple...
http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/m4s03000501.htm
"A visual and physical check must be carried out on all mechanical
components _that are visible and accessible_"

Yes, but as Harry says, most modern cars do have them at least partly
visible.
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