Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Free MOT Check. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Terms and Conditions") govern your use of our website located at freemotcheck.uk (the "Service") operated by Free MOT Check ("we", "us", or "our").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Service Description

Free MOT Check is a free online service that allows users to check the MOT (Ministry of Transport) test history of vehicles registered in the United Kingdom. The service:

• Retrieves data from the official DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) MOT History API
• Displays MOT test results, dates, odometer readings, defects, and advisories
• Provides informational guides and resources about MOT testing

Important: Free MOT Check is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the UK Government, DVSA, or any official government body.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable national or international law or regulation
• Use the Service to check vehicle information for unlawful purposes, including fraud, theft, or stalking
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any other systems or networks
• Use any automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Service without our express written permission
• Overload, spam, or interfere with the proper working of the Service
• Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit the MOT data obtained through our Service

4. Data Accuracy and Disclaimers

4.1 Data Source

All MOT history data is sourced directly from the DVSA MOT History API. While we make every effort to display this data accurately, we rely entirely on the DVSA as the data source.

4.2 No Warranty of Accuracy

The Service and all information provided through it are offered "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranty or guarantee of any kind. We do not warrant that:

• The MOT data is accurate, complete, or up-to-date
• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Any defects in the Service will be corrected

4.3 Independent Verification

You should independently verify any information obtained through our Service, especially when making important decisions such as purchasing a vehicle. We recommend:

• Physically inspecting any vehicle you intend to purchase
• Obtaining a professional vehicle inspection
• Verifying MOT certificates and documentation with the seller

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Free MOT Check and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

The MOT history data is provided by the DVSA and remains the property of the UK Government. The data is made available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or commercially exploit any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

6. Service Availability

We strive to maintain the Service's availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical issues
• DVSA API downtime or changes
• Circumstances beyond our reasonable control

We reserve the right to withdraw, suspend, or modify the Service at any time without prior notice.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Free MOT Check shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated data provided through the Service
• Decisions made based on information obtained from the Service
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Any other matter relating to the Service

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Free MOT Check and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were last revised.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Free MOT Check regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: