Repair advice please

[Wespro]

Hi all please could I get some advice whether the photos below showing a hole constitutes an MOT fail. Please note I’m asking for thoughts and don’t hold anyone to account if incorrect advice is given , I value some input. I have a hole the size of a hand on the OUTER sill , drivers side rear at the base of the wheel arch. The chassis behind the sill is unaffected. Does this constitute an MOT fail ? I’ve no idea re is it 30cm from a restraint point etc etc 

car is fiesta auto 2007 with 60k and rest of car is immaculate so not wanting to get rid

many thanks for any input 

[TomsFocus]

That's an immediate fail for sharp edges before even considering structural integrity.

Correct repair is to plate & weld it.  Though due to the UK MOT loophole, you would probably get away with gaffer taping over it.

[Wespro]

On 1/20/2024 at 12:44 PM, TomsFocus said:

That's an immediate fail for sharp edges before even considering structural integrity.

Correct repair is to plate & weld it.  Though due to the UK MOT loophole, you would probably get away with gaffer taping over it.

Thank you for your advice , my intention is to repair as the rest of the car is amazing …. Are you saying I can just get some tape and cover the hole or do you mean keep hole exposed but tape the edges !! ? Thanks 

[TomsFocus]

11 hours ago, Wespro said:

Thank you for your advice , my intention is to repair as the rest of the car is amazing …. Are you saying I can just get some tape and cover the hole or do you mean keep hole exposed but tape the edges !! ? Thanks 

You'd have to tape right over the hole.  MOT testers aren't allowed to remove tape.

However, if you're getting it repaired anyway, then better to do that before MOT than risk a fail IMO.

[StephenFord]

It's a feature for Ford LOL