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Are Led Number Plate Lights Road Legal? Will It Pass Mot?

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just wondering if LED white lights are legal for rear numberplate lights?? i know new top end cars like Audi and mercedes have them but newer cars dont have mot for first few years, so a bit worried bcos on MOT it says it should'nt be a white light at the back?? could anyone tell me or correct me if im wrong thanks.

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    Yes they are legal as the plate lights by design don't shine directly to the rear.

    I use LED plate lights and never have any dramas with MOT's.

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    As above mate,,, not going to be a problem. They will light the plate better if anything, and the law isn't gonna complain about that lol.

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    I'm job and I have never pulled someone for LED plate lights.

    Chavvy illuminated washer nozzles? That's another stoty altogether.

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    Haha that and neon under lights,,, if I was fuzz I'd lock the up for public indecency lol.

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    LOL cheers, going to get some then..know any good ones not so bright though

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    The bulbs will the festoon type.

    Loads on eBay.

    I use these in my Focus and they're good.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/239-272-XENON-WHITE-LICENCE-REGISTRATION-PLATE-BULBS-CANBUS-ERROR-FREE-LED-SMD-/111084880601?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AFiesta&hash=item19dd2cc2d9

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    On the Fiesta they are bayonett type fitting. (2013)

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