My Megane recently failed its MoT because the ABS was out of action. I told the tester that I did not need or want ABS. I have driven for more than 50 years in all sorts of conditions and never used ABS. Cars without ABS are roadworthy and safe to drive but he told me that was not relevant; if ABS was fitted it had to be working.

Surely ABS is not essential? Its how you drive, not what gizmos are fitted. He also added that new requirements were introduced in January making the MoT even more restrictive and soon we poor motorists won’t be able to afford to run our cars.