Taxi Licensing Vehicle Check

Full Name

Licensing Authority

Vehicle Registration (without spaces)

Licence Type

Council Licence (Badge) Number

WARNING: Drivers found using a defective vehicle in breach of the duty to check could be at risk of sanction, especially if the condition of the vehicle is such that it is obvious no routine checks have occurred over a number of days

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Requirement

Fault Identified

Brakes

Foot/service brake works correctly and does not have any excess travel

Hand/parking brake works correctly and does not have any excessive travel

Horn and steering

Horn control is easily accessible from driver's seat

Horn works when its control is operated

Steering has no excessive play

Obligatory lights and lenses

All lights and indicators work correctly

All lenses are present, clean, in good condition and are the correct colour

Stop lamps come on when the service brake is applied and go out when released

All dashboard warning lamps work correctly, including (if fitted)
Automatic braking system (ABS)
Airbags (SRS)
Main beam headlamp warning lamp
Parking brake warning lamp

Mirrors and glass

All required mirrors are fitted and should be properly aligned and secure

Your view of the road in all directions must not be obscured by damaged, excessively tinted or discoloured glass, or obstructions, i.e. stickers, advertisements

Seats and seat belts

All seats are secure

All seat belts must operate correctly and must be free from cuts and any damage

Washers and wipers

Wipers move as per manufacturer design when switched on

Wiper blades must clear the windscreen effectively

Washers point at the windscreen and are operational

Washer fluid is topped up

Battery

Battery is held securely in place by the correct means

Battery is not leaking

Fluids, fuel and oil

The brake fluid, engine coolant, engine oil, power steering fluid, windscreen washer fluid and water levels must be maintained at an effective level

The fuel filler cap must be securely fitted

There must not be any brake fluid, power steering fluid or water leaks

With the engine off, look for puddles on the ground, if leaks are detected, trace the cause before using the vehicle

With the engine on, check underneath the vehicle for any fuel and oil leaks - look for puddles on the ground

Bodywork and doors

All doors must shut properly, must be secure when closed and must stay open when required for passenger entrance or exit

There must not be any sharp edges or excess corrosion

All body panels and sills must not be loose or in danger of falling off

Exhaust (if applicable)

The exhaust must not emit excessive amounts of smoke

Tyres and wheels

Check as much of your tyres and wheels as you can see. There must be:

A minimum tread depth of 1.6mm across the centre 75% of the tread
Sufficient inflation of each tyre
No deep cuts in any tyre sidewall
No cord visible anywhere on any tyre
No missing or insecure wheel nuts

Space saver tyres when fitted are not sufficient for use for hire and reward - can be used merely to get the vehicle to where a full-size tyre can be fitted

Licence Plates, Discs and other identifiers

Driver must ensure:

All required plates and mandatory signs must be in place on the vehicle at all times

When displayed the licence plate must not obstruct/obscure the vehicle registration plate in such a way as to hide the name of the issuing authority or other identifying details

Declaration

I confirm that the vehicle has been visually inspected. If no faults have been identified and reported, I confirm the vehicle is found to be satisfactory at the time of check. If any faults have been identified and reported within this form, I confirm the faults will be rectified prior to the vehicle conducting any licensed work.