Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR

Black · Diesel · 1996 · 2,664 cc

555 OKMOT history

555 OK is a black diesel Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 70,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2022
Mileage
70,392 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
555 OK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Carbodies
Model
Taxi/hire CAR
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

555 OK was last recorded at 70,392 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 1,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,524 miles · 7 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,868 miles
Average per year
3,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 70,392 miles
  • 2020 – 68,524 miles
  • 2019 – 67,165 miles
  • 2018 – 60,000 miles
  • 2017 – 54,503 miles
  • 2015 – 53,850 miles
  • 2014 – 48,332 miles
  • 2012 – 41,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,392 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryThis vehicle has general corrosion too underside and components

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs light corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,392 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,392 miles
    Test number
    809868411553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThis vehicle has general corrosion too underside and components

  2. Fail70,392 miles (+1,868)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,392 miles
    Test number
    794054697782
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThis vehicle has general corrosion too underside and components

  3. Pass68,524 miles2 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,524 miles
    Test number
    158281686128
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes upper and lower corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail68,524 miles (+1,359)7 major2 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,524 miles
    Test number
    573571721491
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes upper and lower corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass67,165 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,165 miles
    Test number
    447699356564
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking

  6. Fail67,162 miles (+7,162)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,162 miles
    Test number
    640575399653
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure steering box arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking

  7. Pass60,000 miles (+5,497)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,000 miles
    Test number
    481463203760
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leak (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,503 miles
    Test number
    199207248125
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Fail54,503 miles (+653)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,503 miles
    Test number
    775838897361
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/box section (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass53,850 miles (+5,518)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,850 miles
    Test number
    938467005066
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSILL PANELS ROTTING AND GETTING WEAK.

  11. Pass48,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,332 miles
    Test number
    838471124039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,332 miles (+6,341)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,332 miles
    Test number
    535477714056
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass41,991 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,991 miles
    Test number
    236024332302
    • NoteOIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE ,GEARBOX AND REAR AXLE HALFSHAFTS

  14. Fail41,991 miles (+5,920)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,991 miles
    Test number
    346275122376
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteOIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE ,GEARBOX AND REAR AXLE HALFSHAFTS

  15. Pass36,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,071 miles
    Test number
    885190612035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,001 miles8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,001 miles
    Test number
    479700712056
    • FailureFront Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 555 OK

What vehicle is registration 555 OK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 555 OK on a black diesel Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR first used on 30 Dec 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 555 OK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 555 OK expired on 16 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 555 OK?
The MOT on 555 OK expired on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 555 OK done?
555 OK was recorded at 70,392 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 3,461 miles a year.
Has 555 OK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 555 OK has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on 555 OK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 555 OK find?
555 OK passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box, and 2 more.

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