1.9 Electrical Wiring and Equipment 2.0 Additional Lamps 15 15 &16 2* : 2.1 Steering Control – Steering Wheel 2.1 Steering Control – Steering Column 2.4 Suspension Spring Units and Linkages 17 17 18 3* : No additional requirements to MOT Inspection Manual. 19 4* : Tyres 20 5* : Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems 21 6* : 6.1 Vehicle Body and Condition – Exterior 6.1 Vehicle Body and Condition – Bumper Bars 6.1 Vehicle Body, Security and Condition – Interior 6.2 Doors 22 & 23 24 24,25 & 26 27 * Section numbering matches VOSA’s MOT Testing Standards Guide SECTION PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS OF INSPECTION PAGE NO 2 7* : 7.1 Exhaust System 7.2 Fuel System – Pipes and Tanks 7.2 Alternative Fuel Tanks (LPG) 28 28 & 29 28 & 29
8* : 8.1 Mirrors - View to Rear 8.3 Windscreen – View to the Front 8.5 Window Glass or other Transparent Material 30 30 31 & 32 9* TRICYCLES AND QUADRICYCLES: Tricycles and quadricycles are not licensed by Wakefield Council 33 10 : Customised Vehicles Engine and Transmission (Road Test) Transmission Oil and Water Leaks Bulkhead / Drivers Safety Screen Entry and Exit Requirements Floor, Passageways, Steps and Handrails Rear Doors Seating Luggage / Load Space 33 33 34 34 35 36 37 38 38 & 39 40 SECTION PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS OF INSPECTION PAGE NO 2 11 ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT: Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Hands Free Mobile Phone Kit Fare Meter 41 41 42 42
Communication Equipment Wheel Jack Wheel Trims 42 43 43 12 No Smoking Signs Zone Area Decals (Hackney Carriages Only) Licence Plate/Discs Fare Cards Hackney Carriage Roof Sign CCTV Displaying of Company Name and Telephone Numbers Unauthorised Items Vehicle Tax Disc Signage (WAV only) 44 44 44 45 45 46 46 & 47 47 48 48 13 Vehicle Safety Devices 49 SECTION PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS OF INSPECTION PAGE NO
14 Mandatory Rear Lights Additional Lamps Doors Seating Wheelchair Space Wheelchair Restraints / Passenger Safety Equipment and Seat belts Wheelchair Access Equipment – Lifts and Ramps Wheelchair Floors, Passageways, Steps and Handrails 50 50 50 51 51 52 52 53,54 & 55 56 15 : Seating Capacity Undue Stresses Passenger Notices Vehicle Body, Security and Condition 57 57 58 58 & 59 Revisions & Updates Date & Version Number Reason For Update 03/01/2013 vn1 First Edition approved by full Licensing Committee on the 21st December 2012 24/07/2013 vn2 Revised due to clarification on vehicle modifications and dimensions by Licensing Regulatory Committee 24/07/13
Security of bearing housings Cracks or fractures in bearing housings Deterioration of flexible couplings Deterioration of bearing housing flexible mountings Clearance between transmission shafts and adjacent components A bearing housing insecure to its fixing A cracked or fractured bearing housing Deterioration of a transmission shaft flexible coupling Deterioration of a flexible mounting of a bearing housing Evidence of fouling between any transmission shaft and an adjacent component page OIL AND WATER LEAKS Method of Inspection Reason for Rejection Check vehicle for oil and water leaks from any assembly or component to the ground. And/or which could be deposited on surrounding body work or onto the exhaust system. or onto the brake system Note: If necessary, the engine can be run at idle speed to confirm the existence of an oil leak An oil or water leak from any assembly or component, which deposits fluids underneath the vehicle whilst stationary Leaks which, when the vehicle is moving, could be deposited on the surrounding bodywork, exhaust or brake system so that it would: Contaminate areas Potentially cause a health, safety or fire risk BULKHEAD / DRIVER’S SAFETY SCREEN page Method of Inspection Reason for Rejection Examine the vehicle and check that / for: Where seats are mounted onto the bulkhead or a wheelchair is IVA Letter of Compliance to basic Individual Vehicle
A declaration, from the operator of a licensed novelty vehicle will be required, that side facing seats will never be used to carry passengers under 16 years of age, regardless of whether the vehicle is fitted with or without seat belts page 15.4 VEHICLE BODY, SECURITY AND CONDITION – INTERIOR Method of Inspection Reason for Rejection Limousines Vehicles - Additional items to be inspected: All fixtures and fittings i.e. mirror balls, drinks cabinets, televisions etc must be stored securely and not hinder the ingress or egress from the passenger compartment A notice identifying the maximum seating capacity to be displayed in the passenger compartment and clearly visible to all passengers. It may be necessary to display more than one sign indicating the maximum seating capacity Any fixture or fitting, that is loose or insecure or where walkways are blocked that prevents ease of ingress or egress from the passenger compartment No maximum seating capacity sign or signs displayed and or a sign or signs not clearly visible to all passengers Important note: Stretched Limousines: In the case of American imported stretched limousines, vehicle inspectors will need to be vigilant when inspecting tyres for suitability, and an assessment should be made with the information detailed on the convertor plate. Most converted stretched limousines are converted from Ford Lincoln Town Cars with a number of Cadillac variants also. In approved ‘stretch’ limousine conversions, the maximum weight can be in excess of 7,100lbs (3.2 tonnes) and care should be exercised when determining suitable tyre ratings. Generally speaking a Ford Lincoln or Cadillac would require a tyre rating index of at least 107T, which gives a load rating of 2,149lbs (975kgs) with a maximum speed of 118 miles per hour. Stretched limousines More information and guidance can be obtained from: National Limousine & Chauffeur Association on: page