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My Subaru Forester has factory-installed fog lights (w/ Driver Assist) below the bumper. This item is an upgrade of the Limited trim level. Premium and lower trim levels have no fog lights.

Some time ago one of the lights got hit by something and the lens was smashed. Shortly after, the light stopped working. The other side works well.

I need to get the MA state inspection for the car. Fixing the light is some $350 at the dealer. Replacement parts on ebay are about $100.

The question is - since this is not a standard accessory, could a broken light fail the state inspection, or is it safe to do the inspection regardless?

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After visiting the inspection station for a second time, I was able to talk to the tester himself. He explained that they work according to a checklist that is generated automatically, and includes all the things they must check. It goes according to the specific model and trim. Thus, he will have to fail the inspection for that car.

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