You must ensure that the vehicle you intend to drive
Components that need checking include the following.
The vehicle’s brakes, including the parking brake (also known as the handbrake), must be in good working order and correctly adjusted.
All tyres on the vehicle MUST meet current requirements for condition and depth of tread (see section 14).
All lights, including lenses and reflectors, must be in working order, even during daylight hours.
A silencer must be fitted which reduces noise to an acceptable level.
For cars and light goods vehicles, exhaust emissions mustn’t exceed the prescribed limits. Any MOT testing station will be able to tell you the limits for your vehicle.
For best fuel economy, have the engine tuned according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Appropriate mirrors must be fitted.
All instruments and equipment must be in good working order, including
Some vehicle modifications, such as heavily tinted windows, may restrict vision. Others may potentially endanger pedestrians, as in the case of bull bars.
If your vehicle has been adapted for your disability, make sure that the modifications don’t affect the safe control of the vehicle.