Help needed, please

Bonnet lock.

the bonnet prop and secondary catch arent part of the test.tho i personally would have advised em that aint compulsory.the primary catch(the one that locks it in the closed position)is.doesnt mean it was shot when tested,the ones that fords for instance use are mainly key operated and prone to crapping themselves.i would guess that you bought it without getting it checked over.bad move,get that done now just in case cos it dont bode well now does it?cud be nothing/coincidence but probably not.a mot isnt a guarantee of the condition of the vehicle,its an indication that it met a set minimum standard at the time it was tested and traders in particular are adept at ensuring said mot looks as clean as possible.caveat emptor.....

But the OP said...


I have now discovered that the bonnet locking mechanism is missing

Caveat emptor would not do anything for you in this instance.  

Assuming that your 'bonnet locking mechanism' was the testable part of the assembly, you are going to (reasonably) have to prove that it was missing at the time of the test!
The only way to conclude this is to bring an 'appeal' with the DVSA. The Vehicle Testing Station that did the MoT will give you a form if you ask.
Read it and decide if you wish to proceed, but by all means, discuss it with them (the VTS) first.

my assumption is that hes mixing and matching catches and or incorrect descriptions.if the secondary catch dont work and the primary one is missing how far did he get yes?the bonnet would have fooked off over the roof hence my attempt to clarify said catches....

He does make it clear though that the primary catch is missing, hence primary being the word.