# Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (Text with EEA relevance), Division 1.1: Mechanical condition and operation

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1.1.1.
Service brake pedal/hand lever pivot
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated.
Note: Vehicles with power-assisted braking systems should be inspected with the engine switched off.
(a)
Pivot too tight.
X
(b)
Excessive wear or play.
X
1.1.2.
Pedal/hand lever condition and travel of the brake operating device
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated
Note: Vehicles with power-assisted braking systems should be inspected with the engine switched off.
(a)
Excessive or insufficient reserve travel.
X
(b)
Brake control not releasing correctly.
X
If its functionality is affected.
X
(c)
Anti-slip provision on brake pedal missing, loose or worn smooth.
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous
1.1.3.
Vacuum pump or compressor and reservoirs
Visual inspection of the components at normal working pressure. Check time required for vacuum or air pressure to reach safe working value and function of warning device, multi-circuit protection valve and pressure relief valve.
(a)
Insufficient pressure/vacuum to give assistance for at least four brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading);
X
at least two brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading).
X
(b)
Time taken to build up air pressure/vacuum to safe working value is too long according to the requirements 1
X
(c)
Multi-circuit protection valve or pressure relief valve not working.
X
(d)
Air leak causing a noticeable drop in pressure or audible air leaks.
X
(e)
External damage likely to affect the function of the braking system.
X
Secondary braking performance not met.
X
1.1.4.
Low pressure warning gauge or indicator
Functional check
Malfunctioning or defective gauge or indicator.
X
Low pressure not identifiable.
X
1.1.5.
Hand-operated brake control valve
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated.
(a)
Control cracked, damaged or excessively worn.
X
(b)
Control insecure on valve or valve insecure.
X
(c)
Loose connections or leaks in system.
X
(d)
Unsatisfactory operation.
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous
1.1.6.
Parking brake activator, lever control, parking brake ratchet, electronic parking brake
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated.
(a)
Ratchet not holding correctly.
X
(b)
Wear at lever pivot or in ratchet mechanism.
X
Excessive wear.
X
(c)
Excessive movement of lever indicating incorrect adjustment.
X
(d)
Activator missing, damaged or inoperative.
X
(e)
Incorrect functioning, warning indicator shows malfunction
X
1.1.7.
Braking valves (foot valves, unloaders, governors)
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated.
(a)
Valve damaged or excessive air leak.
X
If its functionality is affected.
X
(b)
Excessive oil discharge from compressor.
X
(c)
Valve insecure or inadequately mounted.
X
(d)
Hydraulic fluid discharge or leak.
X
If its functionality is affected.
X
1.1.8.
Couplings for trailer brakes (electrical & pneumatic)
Disconnect and reconnect braking system coupling between towing vehicle and trailer.
(a)
Tap or self sealing valve defective.
X
If its functionality is affected.
X
(b)
Tap or valve insecure or inadequately mounted.
X
If its functionality is affected.
X
(c)
Excessive leaks.
X
If its functionality is affected.
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous
(d)
Not functioning correctly.
X
Operation of brake affected.
X
1.1.9.
Energy storage reservoir pressure tank
Visual inspection.
(a)
Tank slightly damaged or slightly corroded.
X
Tank heavily damaged, corroded or leaking.
X
(b)
Drain device operation affected.
X
Drain device inoperative.
X
(c)
Tank insecure or inadequately mounted.
X
1.1.10.
Brake servo units, master cylinder (hydraulic systems)
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.
(a)
Defective or ineffective servo unit.
X
If it is not operating.
X
(b)
Master cylinder defective but brake still operating.
X
Master cylinder defective or leaking.
X
(c)
Master cylinder insecure but brake still operating.
X
Master cylinder insecure.
X
(d)
Insufficient brake fluid below MIN mark
X
Brake fluid significantly below MIN mark
X
No brake fluid visible.
X
(e)
Master cylinder reservoir cap missing.
X
(f)
Brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective.
X
(g)
Incorrect functioning of brake fluid level warning device.
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous
1.1.11.
Rigid brake pipes
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.
(a)
Imminent risk of failure or fracture.
X
(b)
Pipes or connections leaking (air brake systems).
X
Pipes or connection leaking (hydraulic brake systems).
X
(c)
Pipes damaged or excessively corroded.
X
Affecting the functioning of the brakes on account of blocking or imminent risk of leaking.
X
(d)
Pipes misplaced.
X
Risk of damage.
X
1.1.12.
Flexible brake hoses
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.
(a)
Imminent risk of failure or fracture.
X
(b)
Hoses damaged, chafing, twisted or too short.
X
Hoses damaged or chafing.
X
(c)
Hoses or connections leaking (air brake systems)
X
Hoses or connections leaking (hydraulic brake systems).
X
(d)
Hoses bulging under pressure.
X
Cord impaired.
X
(e)
Hoses porous.
X
1.1.13.
Brake linings and pads
Visual inspection.
(a)
Lining or pad excessively worn (minimum mark reached).
X
Lining or pad excessively worn (minimum mark not visible).
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous
(b)
Lining or pad contaminated (oil, grease etc.).
X
Braking performance affected.
X
(c)
Lining or pad missing or wrongly mounted.
X
1.1.14.
Brake drums, brake discs
Visual inspection.
(a)
Drum or disc worn
X
Drum or disc excessively worn, excessively scored, cracked, insecure or fractured.
X
(b)
Drum or disc contaminated (oil, grease, etc.).
X
Braking performance affected.
X
(c)
Drum or disc missing.
X
(d)
Back plate insecure.
X
1.1.15.
Brake cables, rods, levers, linkages
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.
(a)
Cable damaged or knotted.
X
Braking performance affected.
X
(b)
Component excessively worn or corroded.
X
Braking performance affected.
X
(c)
Cable, rod or joint insecure.
X
(d)
Cable guide defective.
X
(e)
Restriction to free movement of the braking system.
X
(f)
Abnormal movement of the levers/linkage indicating maladjustment or excessive wear.
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous
1.1.16.
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.
(a)
Actuator cracked or damaged.
X
Braking performance affected.
X
(b)
Actuator leaking.
X
Braking performance affected.
X
(c)
Actuator insecure or inadequately mounted.
X
Braking performance affected.
X
(d)
Actuator excessively corroded.
X
Likely to crack.
X
(e)
Insufficient or excessive travel of operating piston or diaphragm mechanism.
X
Braking performance affected (lack of reserve movement).
X
(f)
Dust cover damaged.
X
Dust cover missing or excessively damaged.
X
1.1.17.
Load sensing valve
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.
(a)
Defective linkage.
X
(b)
Linkage incorrectly adjusted.
X
(c)
Valve seized or inoperative (ABS functioning).
X
Valve seized or inoperative.
X
(d)
Valve missing (if required).
X
(e)
Missing data plate.
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous
(f)
Data illegible or not in accordance with requirements 1
X
1.1.18.
Slack adjusters and indicators
Visual inspection.
(a)
Adjuster damaged, seized or having abnormal movement, excessive wear or incorrect adjustment.
X
(b)
Adjuster defective.
X
(c)
Incorrectly installed or replaced.
X
1.1.19.
Endurance braking system (where fitted or required)
Visual inspection.
(a)
Insecure connectors or mountings.
X
If its functionality is affected.
X
(b)
System obviously defective or missing.
X
1.1.20.
Automatic operation of trailer brakes
Disconnect brake coupling between towing vehicle and trailer.
Trailer brake does not apply automatically when coupling disconnected.
X
1.1.21.
Complete braking system
Visual inspection
(a)
Other system devices (e.g. anti-freeze pump, air dryer, etc.) damaged externally or excessively corroded in a way that adversely affects the braking system.
X
Braking performance affected.
X
(b)
Leakage of air or anti-freeze.
X
System functionality affected.
X
(c)
Any component insecure or inadequately mounted.
X
(d)
Unsafe modification to any component 3
X
Braking performance affected.
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous
1.1.22.
Test connections (where fitted or required)
Visual inspection
(a)
Missing.
X
(b)
Damaged.
X
Unusable or leaking.
X
1.1.23.
Overrun brake
Visual inspection and by operation
Insufficient efficiency.
X

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2014/45/annex/I/division/3/division/1/division/1.1 (the official version)
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