The EC is in the hands of big European component manufacturers. That is why it legislates complex ‘safety’ equipment into cars, then legislates compulsory testing of that equipment that either forces expensive replacements or renders the car an economic write off. It does not compel the manufacturers of the parts to warrant them for at least the 7-year ‘life’ of a modern car. You should have objected two years ago when the MoT changes were first proposed. They were supposed to come into force in January 2012, but were delayed, then delayed, then delayed again. Your objection is simply far too late.