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Error codes

In error scenarios the API will return a predefined error code along with the error message and status code to give more detail on the particular error encountered.

Error code Error description
MOTH-BR-01 Something is wrong with the request
MOTH-UA-01 Your authorisation failed
MOTH-FB-01 You do not have permission to access this endpoint
MOTH-FB-02 The access token sent with the request has expired
MOTH-FB-03 The API key sent with the request is not recognised
MOTH-FB-04 The access token is missing from the request
MOTH-RL-01 You have exceeded your daily usage allowance
MOTH-RL-02 Too many requests sent in a short time. Wait a few minutes and try again
MOTH-NP-01 DVLA ID is required but has not been provided in the request
MOTH-NP-02 VRM is required but has not been provided in the request
MOTH-NP-03 MOT test number is required but has not been provided in the request
MOTH-NP-04 Vehicle identification number is required but has not been provided in the request
MOTH-IV-01 The DVLA ID provided in the request is invalid
MOTH-IV-02 The MOT test number provided in the request is invalid
MOTH-IV-03 The VRM provided in the request is invalid
MOTH-IV-04 The vehicle identification number provided in the request is invalid
MOTH-NF-01 The vehicle requested has not been found
MOTH-NF-02 The URL requested has not been found
MOTH-PC-01 You have reached the limit of active client secrets
MOTH-UN-01 Unknown error encountered