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Will my car fail NCT

  • 07-07-2014 5:08pm
    #1
    paul_aaron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭


    I've a ford mondeo and there was a problem with the lock on the bonnet (happens on a lot of fords I've heard), so I drilled out the lock and now use a flat head screwdriver to open the bonnet. I'm just wondering will that be OK to go through the NCT? I've heard mixed answers just need some clarification, thanks.


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  • #2
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    paul_aaron wrote: »
    I've a ford mondeo and there was a problem with the lock on the bonnet (happens on a lot of fords I've heard), so I drilled out the lock and now use a flat head screwdriver to open the bonnet. I'm just wondering will that be OK to go through the NCT? I've heard mixed answers just need some clarification, thanks.

    It will fail.

    This has to be as it was from factory.


  • #3
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    lol


  • #4
    paul_aaron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭paul_aaron


    listermint wrote: »
    It will fail.

    This has to be as it was from factory.

    Are you positive? Someone told me it would be fine, I guess if not I'l get an old one from scrap yard and slot it in!


  • #5
    paul_aaron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭paul_aaron


    challengemaster wrote: »
    lol

    thanks


  • #6
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    Be grand. Just explain it to the tester.


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  • #7
    Interslice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Interslice


    Check that the bonnet and boot lid catches are operating properly. In the case of front opening bonnets, ensure that the safety
    catch is fitted and operating properly.
    Bonnet or boot catches defective or bonnet
    safety catch missing or defective

    From the NCT manual ^. Seems only the catch needs to operate properly, it doesn't mention the cable from the lever or the lever itself.


  • #8
    paul_aaron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭paul_aaron


    Great, thanks :)


  • #9
    Nib
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭Nib


    challengemaster wrote: »
    lol
    This is why I never post on Motors.


  • #10
    Dangel4x4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 255 ✭✭Dangel4x4


    challengemaster wrote: »
    lol

    What an idiot...:rolleyes:


  • #11
    bladebrew
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭bladebrew


    How would the NCT tester open the bonnet?
    Edit: I know every car has a different way but I would think the tester would know each car,


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  • #12
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    Interslice wrote: »
    From the NCT manual ^. Seems only the catch needs to operate properly, it doesn't mention the cable from the lever or the lever itself.

    Wrong.


  • #13
    paul_aaron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭paul_aaron


    bladebrew wrote: »
    How would the NCT tester open the bonnet?
    Edit: I know every car has a different way but I would think the tester would know each car,

    I use a flat head screw driver takes 2 seconds it does look bad handing it in, I might fix it before the NCT just incase :/


  • #14
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    wonski wrote: »
    Wrong.

    Actually I might be wrong:confused:

    Seems like they might accept it (well they did according to this post):

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=78010128&postcount=9

    But then another poster had a fail:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=78014028&postcount=10

    I would fix it anyway. You might, however, get away with it. Call into any NCT centre and ask the tester what is their view on the issue.

    I would fail it anyway as You cannot open it without a screwdriver. Not operating correctly if you ask me.


  • #15
    pablo128
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭pablo128


    I don't think some of you guys understand how a Mondeo bonnet opens. You swivel the Ford badge in the grille, put the key (or screwdriver into the keyhole behind and turn one way for the initial release, and the other way for the safety catch. There are no cables or levers.


  • #16
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    pablo128 wrote: »
    I don't think some of you guys understand how a Mondeo bonnet opens. You swivel the Ford badge in the grille, put the key (or screwdriver into the keyhole behind and turn one way for the initial release, and the other way for the safety catch. There are no cables or levers.

    I know it works with a key, a screwdriver is news for me tbh.

    There is a lock as far as i remember.

    It doesn't pose any risk if you think about it anyway, the car does not become a death trap. Might look a bit odd when you hand a screwdriver along your keys at the NCT centre.


  • #17
    pablo128
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭pablo128


    wonski wrote: »
    I know it works with a key, a screwdriver is news for me tbh.

    There is a lock as far as i remember.

    It doesn't pose any risk if you think about it anyway, the car does not become a death trap. Might look a bit odd when you hand a screwdriver along your keys at the NCT centre.
    Absolutely. The NCT is primarily to test for the cars safety. Ford locks were always crap since they brought out that roundy key. I had to disable a neighbours steering lock on his Focus a while back as the key simply wouldn't turn in the ignition. It works fine in all the other locks.


  • #18
    eezipc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 534 ✭✭✭eezipc


    I think it depends on the tester and time of day. I had a failure on a boot of my wifes car a few weeks back.
    The boot would open using the switch inside the car but the button on the boot itself was broken. When the button was pressed it would not do anything. It was a safety failure. Had to replace the lock.
    However, on the positive side, it is only a visual failure so it's probably worth a gamble.


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