Is a split tie rod rubber boot an MOT failure ??

[big x]

I know a split steering gaiter is but what about the tie rod end rubber boot on the ball joint ? Can't find it mentioned in the regulations...
http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual/contents.htm

adam

 

[GTEvo]

I just had both steering rack track rod ends changed on my Lotus Elise because one boot had split and the other was cracked. I was told that a split boot should not be an automatic failure, only if there was evidence of wear / slack in the ball.

 

[Ian B Walker]

My MoT garage (the one I use ) would fail it for that on the grounds that dirt can get in and wear away the joint.

 

[big x]

An MOT tester has told me a split rubber itself is not an MOT failure.
Whether the ball joint fails six months down the line is of course not
the testers concern.

adam

 

[GrahamC230K]

Warning only, unless signs of wear or play I believe is the actual ruling.

 

[big x]

Well, the car passed the MOT with no advisory.I pointed out the splits to the tester before he started.

adam