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ROAD VEHICLES — REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORTED USED 
MOTOR VEHICLES  
 
 
 
 
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Road vehicles — Requirements for imported used motor vehicles  
 
 
1 Scope  
 
This Ghana  Standard  specifies the requirements, which include safety characteristics and 
inspection criteria for imported  used motor vehicles of categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, N3 and 
O with the exception of category L.  
 
 
2 Normative references  
 
The follow ing refere nced doc uments are indispensable in the application of  this document. For  
dated refere nces, only the edition  cited  applies .  For undated references , the latest  edition  of the 
referenced  document ( including any amend ments) appli es. 
 
GS ISO 3 779: 2019  - Road vehicles — Vehicle identification number (VIN) — Content and 
structure  
 
GS ISO 4030: 2019  - Road vehicles — Vehicle identification number (VIN) — Location and 
attachment  
 
ECE/TRANS/WP.29/ 78. Rev  6 - Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3)  
 
ARS 1379  - Definitions and classifications of power -driven vehicles and trailers  
 
 
3 Definitions  
 
For the p urposes of this st andard, the  terms and definiti ons in the current revisions of the 
Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), (document 
ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78) and ARS 137 9 - Definitions and classifications of power -driven vehicles 
and trailers  and the following shall apply :  
 
3.1 used Vehicle  
a motor vehicle that has been previously owned and registered and is more than twelve months 
from the date of manufacture of the vehicle  and with a mileage exceeding 1 500  km 
3.2 inspection  
activities  such as measuring, exam ining one or more  characteristics of a vehicle or its parts  
and comparing these  with s pecified requ irements to de termine conformity  
 
3.3 specification  
prescribed r equirement wi th wh ich the vehicle  or its parts  has to c onform  
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 3.4 defect  
non-fulfilment of intended usage requirements  
 
3.5 non-conformity  
non-fulfilment of specifi ed requirem ents 
 
3.6 reliability  
ability of a vehicle or its parts to perf orm its required function (s) under stated  cond itions or a  stated 
period of time  
 
3.7  quality  
totality  of featur es and characteristics of a vehicle or its parts  that bear on its ability to satisfy  
stated  or implied nee ds 
 
3.8 chassis  
skeletal framework of a vehicle on which most of the mechanical parts like tires, axle assemblies, 
steering, brakes and the engine are fastened.  
 
3.9 safety cage  
a rigid part of the body of the vehicle that surrounds the passenger compartment and protects 
passengers during crash. (see A nnex  A) 
 
3.10 salvage v ehicle  
a motor vehicle that has suffered minor  or major damages .  
 
Where major damages include : 
• A vehicle that has been  critically damaged to the extent that any part of the safety cage 
and or chassis is broken , cracked, bent or twisted.  .  
• A vehicle that has been submerged in water  or damaged by flood.   
• A vehicle, other than an abandoned vehicle, that has value only as a source of parts and 
scrap metal, or has been designated by its owner for dismantling, or has been stripped of 
all body panels, doors, lights, etc., or has been burned or destroyed beyond a restorable 
condition.  
 
Where minor damages include  damages that do not affect the structural integrity of the safety 
cage and chassis. This include but no limited  to: 
• Cracked headlights or taillights  
• Punctured t yres 
• Dents in doors and body panels  
• Dings in the hood or windshield  
• Cracked bumper  
• Scratches in the paint   
• Bent fender  
• Minor suspension problems like broken shocks and link bars  
 
3.11 over -aged vehicle  
motor v ehicle over 10 years, from date of manufacture  
 
3.12 proof of compliance  DGS 4510 : 2022  
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 the authentic evidence of compliance with any of the requirements of this specification  
 
3.13 importer  
person who has a valid license from the relevant regulator to import a motor vehicle,  
 
3.14 manufacturer   
means the person or body who is responsible to the Type Approval Authority (TAA) for all aspects 
of the type approval process and for ensuring the conformity of production. It is not essential that 
the person or body is directly involved in all stages of t he construction of the vehicle or component 
which is the subject of the approval process.  
 
3.15 regulator  
an organization appointed by the Minister responsible for T rade and Industry to administer 
compulsory vehicle specifications  on behalf of the Government o f Ghana  
 
3.16 category M 1 
vehicles used for the carriage of passengers and comprising not more than eight seats in addition 
to the driver's seat.  
 
3.17 category M 2 
vehicles used for the carriage of passengers, comprising more than eight seats in addition to the 
driver's seat, and having a maximum mass not exceeding 5 tonnes.  
 
3.18 category M 3 
vehicles used for the carriage of passengers, comprising more than eight seats in addition to the 
driver's seat, and having a maximum mass exceeding 5  tonnes  
 
3.19 category N 1 
Vehicle s used for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass not exceeding 3.5  tonnes.  
 
3.20 category N 2  
vehicles used for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5  tonnes but 
not exceeding 12 tonnes.  
 
3.21 category N 3 
vehicles used for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass exceeding 12  tonnes.  
 
3.22 category O trailer  
trailers (including semi –trailer s) 
 
3.23 category O 1  
trailers with a maximum mass not exceeding 0.75 tonnes.  
 
3.24 category O 2  
trailers with a maximum mass exceeding 0.75 tonnes, but not e xceeding 3.5  tonnes.  
 
3.25 category O3 
trailers  with a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes, but not exceeding 10 tonnes.  
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 3.26 category O4 
trailers  with a maximum mass exceeding 10 tonnes  
 
3.27 category L  
motor vehicles with less than four wheels  
 
3.27.1  category L1  
a two-wheeled vehicle with an engine cylinder capacity in the case of a thermic engine not 
exceeding 50 cm3 and whatever the means of propulsion a maximum design speed not 
exceeding 50 km/h.  
 
3.27.2  category L2  
a three -wheeled vehicle of any wheel arrangement with  an engine cylinder capacity in the case 
of a thermic engine not exceeding 50 cm3 and whatever the means of propulsion a maximum 
design speed not exceeding 50 km/h.  
 
3.27.3  category L3  
a two-wheeled vehicle with an engine cylinder capacity in the case of a therm ic engine exceeding 
50 cm3 or whatever the means of propulsion a maximum design speed exceeding 50 km/h.  
 
3.27.4  category L4  
a vehicle with three wheels asymmetrically arranged in relation to the longitudinal median plane 
with an engine cylinder capacity in the case of a thermic engine exceeding 50 cm3 or whatever 
the means of propulsion a maximum design speed exceeding 50 km/h ( motorcycles  with 
sidecars).  
 
3.27.5  category L5  
a vehicle with three wheels symmetrically arranged in relation to the longitudinal median plane 
with an engine cylinder capacity in the case of a thermic engine exceeding 50 cm3 or whatever 
the means of propulsion a maximum design speed exceeding 50 km/h.  
 
3.27.6  category L6  
a vehicle with four wheels whose unladen mass is not more than 350 kg, not including the mass 
of the batteries in case of electric vehicles, whose maximum design speed is not more than 45 
km/h, and whose engine cylinder capacity does not excee d 50 cm3 for spark (positive) ignition 
engines, or whose maximum net power output does not exceed 4 kW in the case of other internal 
combustion engines, or whose maximum continuous rated power does not exceed 4 kW in the 
case of electric engines.  
 
3.27.7  categor y L7  
a vehicle with four wheels, other than that classified for the category L6, whose unladen mass is 
not more than 400 kg (550 kg for vehicles intended for carrying goods), not including the mass of 
batteries in the case of electric vehicles and whose m aximum continuous rated power does not 
exceed 15 kW.  
 
 
4  General requirements for imported used motor vehicles  
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 4.1 Requirements for import  
 
All used vehicles intended for import in any of the following conditions shall not be allowed into 
the country : 
 
1. Salvaged vehicles  with major damages  
 
2. Originally manufactured right -hand drive vehicles  
 
3. Over -aged vehicles  
 
4. Vehicles to be assembled from parts imported as spare parts will not be allowed  
 
5. Vehicles with out speedometer readings in  kilometre  per hour  
 
4.2 Requirement of an importer  
 
4.2.1  No entity/person(s) shall import a used motor vehicle unless registered with the Ghana 
Standards Authority  
 
4.2.2  Whoever , being an importer of motor vehicles, who imports or offers to import a used 
vehicle into the country shall:  
 
4.2.3  Before  importation, submit a report of their due diligence to ensure that the said vehicle 
conforms to all the requirements of this Ghana Standard.  The due diligence report shall be 
accompanied by a VIN report  and an application for conformity assessment containing  at least  ¾ 
view of front and opposite rear photographs of the vehicle . 
 
4.2.4  On arrival at any point of entry into Ghana but before clearance,  submit the vehicle for 
inspection and verification by the regulator and the respective revenue authority.  
 
 
5 Inspection  
 
5.1 Inspection shall be carried out by an examiner from the regulator or an authorized 
agent of the regulator.  
 
5.2  The examiner shall ensur e that the motor vehicle presented for inspection is the 
same as that described in the application for inspection.  
 
5.3 The vehicle presented for inspection shall be sufficiently clean so that all parts can 
be identified and examined with ease.  
 
5.4 Identification particulars of a vehicle shall be obtained from the vehicle itself.  
 
5.5 If the VIN has been removed, erased, obliterated, altered , defaced, obscured, 
destroyed,  affixed unlawfully or by unauthorized persons or does not correspond with the 
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 the examination and record on the inspection record that a clearance from the national 
police services will  be required before the examination can be continued.  
 
NOTE The Vehicle Inspector must advise the local police station if there is reason to believe that the VIN has been tampered with in 
any way.  The importer shall bear the cost.  
 
5.5.1   The VIN number should preferably be located on the windscreen of the vehicle or any 
part of the vehicle as and shall conform to the appropriate standards ( GS ISO 3779 and GS ISO 
4030)  
 
5.6 Inspection record  
 
5.6.1  The vehicle examiner shall carry out the necessary inspections and tests to determine  
whether the vehicle conforms to this Ghana Standard and  he/she shall record his/her findings in 
an inspection record.  
 
5.6.2  In the case of buses and minibuses, the inspection record shall also include items that are 
only appli cable to these vehicles.  
 
5.6.3  If the vehicle does not comply with the relevant items in this standard, the examiner shall 
state in the inspection record which items did not comply . 
 
5.6.4  If the vehicle has acceptable damages as prescribed by this standard, the exam iner shall 
state in the inspection record the damages  that require attention or correction . 
 
5.6.5  A copy of the inspection record shall be handed to the licensed importer  presenting the 
vehicle for inspection and a duplicate copy shall be filed for future refer ence.  
 
5.7 Vehicle Identification / Information plate  
 
The motor vehicle shall be fitted with a clearly imprinted information / data plate affixed in an 
accessible place on a door post that displays at least the following particulars:  
 
1. Manufacturer  
2. Vehicle Identification Number  
3. Gross Vehicle Mass denoted as GVM  
4. Gross Combination Mass GCM  (If applicable)  
5. Gross axle weight rating denoted as GA and GAU, respectively  
 
NOTE if any of the information is incorrect, or if modifications to the vehicle have o bviously affected the tare mass, the information  
given on the plate may have to be verified.  
 
 
6 Specific Requirements  for used vehicles  
 
6.1 Steering  
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 6.1.1  A used motor vehicle shall have left -hand steering.  
 
6.1.2  The steering system shall turn  the wheels of the vehicle to the left and right.  
 
An inspector shall indicate in the inspection report if the steering system of a vehicle is not 
functional, and the importer shall be required to tow the vehicle for the requisite repairs.  
 
6.2 Brakes  
 
6.2.1  The motor vehicle shall have a functional braking system . 
 
An inspector shall indicate in the inspection report if a braking system of a vehicle is not functional, 
and the importer shall be required to tow the vehicle for the requisite repairs.  
 
6.3 Seats  
 
In the case of Category M vehicles  
 
6.3.1  the width of the seat from the front to the back shall be at least forty 40  cm.  
 
6.3.2  seats designed facing the same direction should have a distance of 70  cm between each 
other and at least 30 cm between the front edge of each seat.  
 
6.3.3  seats designed facing each other should have a distance of at least 50cm clear of 
obstruction between the front edge of one seat and the front edge of the seat facing it  
 
6.4 Vehicle Entrance  
 
In the case of Category M 3 vehicles  
 
6.4.1  there should be at least two entrances for passengers, one of which may be an emergency 
exit, as approved by the Licensing Authority . 
 
6.4.2  at least one of the entrances for passengers is 60cm or more in width and where there is 
no exit at the rear of the vehicle the re is an emergency exit on the left side of the motor vehicle . 
 
6.4.3  an entrance or exit, other than an emergency exit, is on the right side or rear side of the' 
motor vehicle . 
 
6.4.4  the motor vehicle has an emergency exit which is fitted with a door which is kept c losed 
except in an emergency and an entrance or exit door which is capable of being opened by  
one operation of the locking mechanism and is designed in a manner that enables it to readily 
open in case of need from both the inside and the outside of the veh icle. 
 
6.5 Seatbelts  
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 6.5.1   The motor vehicle shall have functional seat belts for all rows and seats of the motor 
vehicle.  
 
An inspector shall indicate in the inspection report if any seatbelt of a vehicle is not functional, 
and the importer shall be required to tow the vehicle for the requisite repairs if the driver’s seatbelt 
is not functional  
 
6.6 Lighting devices and reflector s  
 
A motor vehicle shall be fitted with the following lamps:  
 
1. Headlamps , 
2. Parking lamps,  
3. Rear lamps,  
4. Stop lamps,  
5. Number plate lamp(s) , 
6. Reversing Lamps , 
7. Brake lamp , 
8. Direction Indicator lamp , 
9. Side-marker lamps,  (for M3, N2, N3 and  O) 
10. Front position lamp . 
 
All lamps fitted to a motor vehicle should be undamaged, properly secured, and capable of being 
lighted at all times.  
 
An inspector shall indicate in the inspection report if any of the lamps of a vehicle is not functional, 
and the importer shall be requir ed to tow the vehicle for the requisite repairs.  
 
6.6.1   Headlamp  
 
The light from  headla mps shall be  identical and shall either  be white or yellow .  
 
An inspector shall indicate in the inspection report if the colour of the headlamps of a veh icle is 
not white or yellow and/or not functional,  the importer shall be required to tow the vehicle for the 
requisite repairs.  
 
6.6.2  Brake lamp s 
 
The light from brake lamps shall be red, and the brake lamps shall be automat ically turned  on 
when  the main br ake system  is activated.  
 
An inspector shall indicate in the inspection report if the colour of the brake  lamp s of a vehicle are  
not red and/or not functional , the importer shall be required to tow the vehicle for the requisite 
repairs.  
 
6.6.3  Number pl ate lamp  
 
The motor vehicle shall be fitted with at least one number plate lamp at the rear illuminating the 
number plate by means of a white light, which shall make every letter and figure of such a plate 
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6.6.4  Parking lamp  
 
A motor vehicle  shall be equippe d with a parking lamp  
a. In front with two parking lamps which shall be visible directly from the front left side of the 
vehicle.   
b. At the rear with two parking lamps which shall be visible directly from the rear left side of the 
vehicle.  
 
Any parking lamp may form part of a head lamp, fog lamp or a front position lamp.  
 
The parking lamp shall be white in front, red at the rear, and amb er if mutually incorporated in the 
side direction indicator lamps or in the side -marker lamps.  
 
An inspector shall indicate in the inspection report if the colou r of the parking lamps  of a vehicle 
is white in front, red at the rear and amber if mutually incorporated in the side direction indicator 
lamps  and/or not functional , and the importer shall be required to tow the vehicle for the requisite 
repairs.  
 
6.6.5  Rear Lamps  
 
A motor vehicle shall be  fitted with at least one  lamp on each side at the rear . 
 
6.6.6  Reverse lamp  
 
A motor vehicle shall be fitted with a reversing lamp emitting a white light, which ill uminates the 
road to the rear , or under the vehicle.  
 
Such a lamp shall be under the control of the driver and shall be either so fitted as to operate only 
when the motor vehicle is placed in reverse gear or be connected with a device by which the 
driver shall be made aware that the lamp is in operation.  
 
No more than two such lamps shall be fitted to a vehicle and no light shall be emitted therefrom 
except when the vehicle is reversing or about to reverse.  
 
An inspector shall indicate in the inspection report if the colou r of the reverse  lamp  of a vehicle is 
not white  and/or not functional  and the number of reverse lamps observed , and the importer shall 
be required to tow the vehicle for the requisite repairs.  
 
6.6.7  Indicating lamps  
 
6.6.7.1  Indicator lights lamps shall be installed at the front and rear of an a utomobile, and shall be 
positioned bilaterally and symmetrically in pairs, respectively.  
 
6.6.7.2  The colour of indicator lights shall be red or amber.  
 
6.6.7.3  If a trailer (s) is/are being drawn, the trailer (s) shall carry similar indica tors showing a 
flashing light visible from a reasonable distance to the rear.  
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 6.6.7.4  The direction indicators shall be so fitted that the indicators on one side can be operated 
separately from those on the other side.  
 
An inspector shall indicate in the inspection report if the colour of the indicator lights of a vehicle 
is not red or amber  and/or not functional , and the importer shall be required to tow the vehicle for 
the requisite repairs.  
 
 
6.7 Optional lamps  
 
6.7.1   End Outline Marker Lamps  
 
A motor vehicle may be equipped;   
• in front on each side of its longitudinal centre -line with on e end -outline -marker lamp which 
shall be visible directly from the front; and  
• at the rear on each side of its longitudinal centre -line with one end -outline -marker lamp which 
shall be visible direct ly from the rear.  
 
The end -outline -marker lamps shall  
• be fitted as near as possible to the outer -edges of the front and rear of the motor vehicle 
concerned and as high as possible, but not necessarily beyond the top of the cab height at 
the front and as high as possible at the rear;  
• emit a white light to the  front and red light to the rear.  
 
 
6.8 Audible warning devices (Horns and Sirens)  
 
6.8.1  A motor vehicle shall be fitted with an electric or pneumatic horn, or with a bulb horn which 
gives out a single note when the bulb is pressed.  
 
 
6.9 Speedometer and odometer  
 
6.9.1  A used motor vehicle shall have a speedometer indicating speed in kilometres  per hour.  
 
6.9.2  Where the speedometer is a dial, t he speedometer shall have a functional dial illumination  
 
6.9.3  The importation of any motor vehicle that lacks an odometer at the time of importation is 
prohibited.  
 
6.9.4  The importation of any motor vehicle with an odometer that has been tempered with or 
any motor vehicle with an odometer reading that does not correctly record the distance that the 
vehicle has been driven will not be allowed.  
 
 
6.10 Engine  
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 6.10.1  The motor vehicle engine shall be securely covered with a bonnet and fenders so as not 
be a source of danger . 
 
An inspector shall indicate in the inspection report if the bonnet and fenders does not securely 
cover the engine, and the importer shal l be required to tow the vehicle for the requisite repairs  
 
 
6.11  HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)  
 
6.11.1  Where an air conditioning  system is fitted on the vehicle, the refriger ant shall not be 
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCS). 
 
 
6.12 Suspension system  
 
6.12.1  The motor vehicle shall be fitted with a front and rear functional suspension.  
 
An inspector shall indicate in the inspection report if the front and rear suspensions are not fitted, 
and the importer shall be required to tow the vehicle for the requisite repairs  
 
 
6.13 Tyres  
 
6.13.1  The motor vehicle shall be fitted with pneumatic tyres manufactured for use in hot and 
normal weather conditions and in conformance with the relevant national standard.  
 
Tyres that are meant to be used in snow conditions only are prohibited.  
 
6.12.2  The motor vehicle shall not be fitted with a tyre that is four years older than the date of 
manufacture  
 
6.12.3  The tyres shall be of specified sizes and suited to withstand the maximum permissible 
loads of the motor vehicle to which they are fitted.  
 
An inspector shall indicate in the inspection report if the tyres fitted are snow tyres and/or older 
than four yea rs and/or not of the specified size and/or not suited to withstand the maximum 
permissible loads of the motor vehicle, and the importer shall be required to tow the vehicle for 
the requisite repairs or replacements.  
 
 
6.14 Glazing materials  
 
6.14.1  A motor vehicle shall not have a windscreen, window or partition made of non-transparent 
material -  
a. unless such material  affords the driver sufficient visibility for safe driving of such vehicle  
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 6.14.2  The front windshield or windscreen shall be fitted preferably with laminated glass and 
shall not be tinted  
 
The window glass shall be fitted with at least toughened -glass  
 
6.15 Rear -view Mirrors  
 
6.15.1  A motor vehicle shall be  fitted with a rear-view mirror or mirrors enabling the driver of such 
vehicle, when he or she is in the driving position, to see in clear weather a clear reflection of traffic 
to the rear: Provided that the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply in respect of a tractor.  
 
6.16 Wipers  
 
A motor vehicle shall be fitted with a windscreen with at least one windscreen wiper which shall 
be capable of operation by other than manual means and shall, when in operation, wipe the 
outside of the windscreen directly in front of the driver, con tinuously, evenly and adequately.  
 
 
7 Electric Vehicle and Hybrid -Electric Vehicle  
 
7.1  Electrical hazard marking shall be visible on body of vehicle.  
 
 
7.2 Traction motors shall be adequately secured with no immediate risk of falling, a 
short -circuit or shock hazard. Shock hazard include shields not in place, damaged or 
deteriorated electrical insulation  
 
7.3  Charging cable shall not be damaged, corroded or with deteriorated insulation 
such that it poses a shock hazard  
 
7.4 There shall be no evidence of electrolyte leakage from the high voltage 
rechargeable energy storage system.  
 
 
8 Requisite Documentation for Vehicle Clearance at Poin t of Entry  
 
8.1 Vehicle Import Application and Importer Due Diligence R eport  
 
8.2 Vehicle Identification Number Report  
 
8.3 Vehicle Inspection Report  
 
8.4 Vehicle Clearance Certificate  
 
 
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 Annex A  
(Informative)  
 
The illustrations are generic for guidance, vehicle design and description of the components will 
differ between vehicle manufacturers. The passenger safety cell on a body on frame vehicle 
should be treated the same as the monocoque shell.  
 
For the consistent application of the shaded/ listed elements in the following illustrations represent 
the structural areas of vehicle construction. A vehicle has sustained structural damage if any 
structural part requires realignment to original dimensions or rep lacement. Parts that are bolted 
on are not considered part of the vehicle’s structure.  
 
 
 
 
1. Fire wall / front bulk head  
2. Front header rail  
3. Side cant rail  
4. Rear header rail  
5. Rear cross member  
6. Rear inner wing  
7. Rear wheel housing extens ion  
8. B post  
9. Sill  
10. A post  
11. Front upper wing support  
12. Front Inner wing  
13. Front chassis leg /welded cross member  
14. Rear chassis leg  
  
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 ANNEX B  
(Informative)  
 
 Vehicle Import Application and Importer Due Diligence Report Template  
 
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF IMPORT OF USED MOTOR VEHICLE AND 
IMPORTER DUE DELIGENCE REPORT  
 
1 DETAILS OF IMPORTER  
 
Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …. 
Licence Number: ………………………………………………………………………………………… .. 
Phone Number: ……………………………………  Tel No: …………………………………………  
Email: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 
Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 
Business Location /: GP-GPS  ….…………………………………………………………………………  
2 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION  
 
Condition of Vehicle: Clean                       Salvage  
Vehicle Identification Number: ............................………………………………………………………  
Mileage:  ...………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 
Make/ Brand: ...........……………………………………………………………………………………… . 
Model:  ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
Date o f Manufacture: …………………………………………………………………………………… .. 
Variant/Trim: …………………………………………………………………………………………… …. 
Engine Capacity: ……………………………………………………………………………………… ….. 
Battery Capacity (for EVs): ……………………………………………………………………………… . 
Fuel Type: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …. 
Transmission Type: ……………………………………………………………………………………… . 
Body Type: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … 
Colour: …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………  
Number of Doors: ………………………………………………………………………………………… . 
Number of Seats: ……………….…………………………………………………………………………  
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 3 VEHICLE SOURCE  
 
Country of Origin  of Import : ………………………………………………………………………………  
State/Province/City: ………………………………………………………………………………………  
4 TITLE REQUIREMENT  
 
Requirement  Yes No   
VIN report     
Title    Number:  
Any other document (s):  
 
5 VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS  
 
Component/Feature  Yes  No Comment  
Is the Steering functional    Left or Right steering?  
Is the Brake functional     
Are the Seats damaged     
Is there an emergency exit (M3 only)     
Is the Driver’s Seatbelt functional     
Are the Passenger Seatbelts functional     
Is the Headlamp functional    Colour:  
Is the Headlamp damaged     
Are the parking lamps functional     
Are the parking lamps damaged     
Are the Rear lamps damaged     
Are the Rear Lamps Functional     
Are the Stop Lamps functional     
Are the Stop Lamps damaged     
Is the Number plate Lamp functional     
Is the Number plate Lamp damaged     
Are the Reversing lamp functional     
Are the Brake lamp functional     
Are the Directional Indicator Lamp functional     
Are the Directional Indicator Lamp damaged     
Are Side -Marker lamps functional (M3, N2, N3 & 
O)    
Are Side -Marker lamps damaged (M3, N2, N3 & 
O)    
Are the Front position Lamps functional     
Is the Audible warning device (Horn) functional     
Is the Speedometer in Kilometer per hour     
Has the Odometer been tampered with?     
Is the engine securely covered with a bonnet 
and fenders?     
Is the Air-condition gas CFC     DGS 4510 : 2022  
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 Is the vehicle fitted with functional rear and front 
suspension     
Is the vehicle fitted with Snow Tyre     
Are the tyres and rims damaged     
Is the Windscreen damaged     
Are any of the other partition glazings damaged    Number:  
Is there an internal rear -view mirror fitted     
Are the external rear view mirror damaged    Number:  
Is the wiper(s) functional     
 
6 ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES ONLY  
 
Component/Feature  Yes  No Comment  
Are the electrical hazard markings visible     
Are the tractions motors adequately secured 
with no immediate risk of falling, a short -circuit 
or shock hazard     
Are the charging cables damaged, corroded or 
have deteriorated insulation     
Is there evidence of electrolyte leakage     
 
7 DAMAGES  
 
7.1 Major Damages  
Damage  Yes No Comment  
Bent, Twisted, Cracked or Broken Chassis / 
Safety Cage     
Flooded Vehicle     
Partly or Wholly Burnt Vehicle     
Has the vehicle been stripped of  all body panels, 
doors, lights, etc.      
 
Other Major Damages:  
 
7.2 Minor Damages  
Damage  Yes No Comment  
Dents in door, hood and body panel?     
Damaged Bumper     
Scratches in Paint     
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 Other Minor Damages:  
 
8 Photograph  
 
Photographs shall show a ¾ front and a ¾ rear view of opposite sides of the vehicle.  
¾ FRONT  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
¾ REAR  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9  Declaration  
I hereby certify that the information  contained herein is complete  and correct in all 
respects  and is represent ative of the vehicle.  
 
 
Signature: ...…………………… ………… ………  Name: 
…………………………………… ………… ……………………  
 
Title: ...…………………… ………… ……….. ....... Date : 
…………………………………… ………… …………………….  
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 ANNEX C  
(Informative)  
 
VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT  
 
1 DETAILS  OF IMPORTER  
 
Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …. 
Licence Number: ………………………………………………………………………………………… .. 
Phone Number: ……………………………………  Tel No: …………………………………………  
Email: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 
Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …. 
Business Location/: GP -GPS ….…………………………………………………………………………  
2 VEHICLE  DESCRIPTION  
Condition Of Vehicle: Clean             Salvage  
Vehicle Identification Number: ............................………………………………………………………  
Mileage:  ...……………………………………………………………………………………………… …. 
Brand: ...........…………………………………………………………………………………………… … 
Model: …………………………………………………………………………………………………… … 
Date Of Manufacture: ………………………………………………………………………………… ….. 
Variant/Trim: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… . 
Engine Capacity: ………………………………………………………………………………………… .. 
Fuel Type: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 
Transmission Type: ……………………………………………………………………………………… . 
Body Type: ………………………………………………………………………………… …………… … 
Colour: …………………………………………………………………………………………………… … 
Number Of Doors: …………………………………………………………………………………………  
Number of Seats: ……………….…………………………………………………………………………  
Hand Of Drive: …………………………………………………………………………………………… .  
3 VEHICLE  SOURCE  
Country of Origin: ………………………………………………………………………………………… . 
State/Province/City: ……………………………………………………………………………………… . 
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 4 VEHICLE  REQUIREMENTS  
Component/Feature  Yes  No Comment  Action  
Is the Steering functional    Left or Right steering?   
Is the Brake functional      
Are the Seats damaged      
Is there an emergency exit (M3 only)      
Is the Driver’s Seatbelt functional      
Are the Passenger Seatbelts 
functional      
Is the Headlamp functional    Colour:   
Is the Headlamp Damaged      
Are the parking lamps functional      
Are the parking lamps Damage d     
Are the Rear lamps damaged      
Are the Rear Lamps Functional      
Are the Stop Lamps functional      
Are the Stop Lamps damaged      
Is the Number plate Lamp functional      
Is the Number plate Lamp damaged      
Are the Reversing lamp functional      
Are the Brake lamp functional      
Are the Directional Indicator Lamp 
functional      
Are the Directional Indicator Lamp 
damaged      
Are Side -Marker lamps functional 
(M3, N2, N3 & O)      
Are Side -Marker lamps damaged 
(M3, N2, N3 & O)      
Are the Front position Lamps 
functional      
Is the Audible warning device (Horn) 
functional      
Is the Speedometer Functional      
Is the Speedometer in Kilometer per 
hour     
Is the Speedometer Dial illuminated, 
if applicable      
Has the Odometer been tampered 
with?      
Is the engine securely covered with 
a bonnet and fenders?      
Is the Air -condition gas CFC      
Is the vehicle fitted with functional 
rear and front suspension      
Is the vehicle fitted with Snow Tyre      
Are the tyres and rims damaged    Age:  
Is the Windscreen damaged      
Is the Windscreen laminated      DGS 4510 : 2022  
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 Are any of the other partition 
glazings damaged    Number:   
Are the other partition glazings made 
of toughened glass      
Is there an internal rear -view mirror 
fitted      
Are the external rear view mirror 
damaged    Number:   
Is the wiper(s) functional      
 
5 ELECTRIC  AND HYBRID VEHICLES ONLY  
Component/Feature  Yes  No Comment  Action  
Are the electrical hazard markings visible      
Are the tractions motors adequately secured 
with no immediate risk of falling, a short -circuit 
or shock hazard      
Are the charging cables damaged, corroded or 
have deteriorated insulation      
Is there evidence of electrolyte leakage      
 
6 DAMAGES   
6.1 Major Damages   
Damage  Yes No Comment  Action  
Bent, Twisted, Cracked or Broken Chassis / 
Safety Cage      
Flooded Vehicle      
Partly or Wholly Burnt Vehicle      
Has the vehicle been stripped of body panels, 
doors, lights, etc.       
 
Other Major Damages:  
 
6.2 Minor  Damages  
Damage  Yes No Comment  Action  
Dents in door, hood and body panel?      
Damaged Bumper      
Scratches in Paint      DGS 4510 : 2022  
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Other Minor Damages:  
 
7 SUMMARY  AND CONCLUSION:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
THIS VEHICLE IS REQUIRED TO BE TOWED  YES NO 
 
8 INSPECTOR’S  DETAILS  
Date:    _________________________________________  
Inspector Name:    _________________________________________  
Inspector Signature : _________________________________________  
Approvals Manager:  _________________________________________  
Manager Signature:  _________________________________________   