London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,402 cc

LA55 AECMOT history

LA55 AEC is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 224,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2024
Mileage
224,384 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 AEC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 AEC was last recorded at 224,384 miles on 12 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2023: 224,384 miles, lower than 224,830 miles on 27 Mar 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
224,830 miles · 27 Mar 2023
Average per year
11,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 224,384 miles
  • 2021 – 219,131 miles
  • 2020 – 218,182 miles
  • 2019 – 199,311 miles
  • 2018 – 179,398 miles
  • 2017 – 171,845 miles
  • 2016 – 151,088 miles
  • 2015 – 135,611 miles
  • 2014 – 124,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,384 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,384 miles (-446)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    224,384 miles
    Test number
    1828772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail224,830 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,830 miles
    Test number
    1773392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail224,266 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,266 miles
    Test number
    1562505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass219,131 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    219,131 miles
    Test number
    463375977645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail219,127 miles (+945)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,127 miles
    Test number
    553979821207
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged AND FRAYED (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass218,182 miles (+18,871)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    218,182 miles
    Test number
    138115350876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill panel covered by a plastic guard but what I can see no corrosion present
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill panel covered by aplastic guard but no corrosion present from what I can see
    • AdvisoryCar has slight oil leaks

  7. Pass199,311 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    199,311 miles
    Test number
    578209371062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass196,213 miles (+16,815)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    196,213 miles
    Test number
    377076689924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass179,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    179,398 miles
    Test number
    332619944203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail179,398 miles (+7,553)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,398 miles
    Test number
    380051334326
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering retaining device missing inner track rod (2.2.C.1g)

  11. Pass171,845 miles (+10,016)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    171,845 miles
    Test number
    448063987612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass161,829 miles (+10,741)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    161,829 miles
    Test number
    313504323880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass151,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    151,088 miles
    Test number
    765049597682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail151,088 miles (+10,005)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,088 miles
    Test number
    392431005845
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass141,083 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    141,083 miles
    Test number
    439724840803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail141,064 miles (+5,453)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,064 miles
    Test number
    371126311315
    • FailureFront rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 50% - on limit (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass135,611 miles (+4,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    135,611 miles
    Test number
    708218615219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass130,629 miles (+5,869)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    130,629 miles
    Test number
    318133435074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass124,760 miles (+5,874)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    124,760 miles
    Test number
    328538614242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,886 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    118,886 miles
    Test number
    687891134023
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LA55 AEC

Does LA55 AEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 AEC expired on 11 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 AEC?
The MOT on LA55 AEC expired on 11 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 AEC done?
LA55 AEC was recorded at 224,384 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2023, an average of 11,475 miles a year.
Has LA55 AEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 AEC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 AEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 AEC find?
LA55 AEC passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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