It’s a fair question but no, taking photos of vehicles on the ramp during the MOT test is not about pointing fingers.
The photo requirement is part of DVSA’s effort to reduce fraud and error across the MOT Test system. Sadly, there have been cases where MOT Tests were recorded for vehicles that never turned up or where the wrong car was tested entirely.
Taking a photo during the MOT Test helps prove the vehicle was genuinely there. For honest MOT Testers (which is most of us), it’s a simple way to show the job’s being done properly, and to protect your licence, your business, and your reputation.