London Taxis INT TX II

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

LB54 ORKMOT history

LB54 ORK is a blue diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2021 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 276,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2021
Mileage
276,255 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 ORK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2021
Latest MOT test
11 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 ORK was last recorded at 276,255 miles on 11 May 2022, 938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
275,317 miles · 15 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
938 miles
Average per year
10,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 276,255 miles
  • 2020 – 275,317 miles
  • 2019 – 269,602 miles
  • 2018 – 265,736 miles
  • 2017 – 255,236 miles
  • 2016 – 238,567 miles
  • 2015 – 221,075 miles
  • 2014 – 199,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail276,255 miles
  • MajorBrake performance not tested Due to vehicle not being able to stay running. (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorEmissions not tested Due to vehicle not able to stay running. (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split/deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split/deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer casing heavily corroded.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing broken. (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail276,255 miles (+938)9 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,255 miles
    Test number
    394751111895
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Due to vehicle not being able to stay running. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to vehicle not able to stay running. (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split/deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split/deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer casing heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing broken. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass275,317 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    275,317 miles
    Test number
    510710982472
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail275,317 miles (+5,715)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,317 miles
    Test number
    184707944376
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass269,602 miles (+1,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    269,602 miles
    Test number
    530213336936
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass267,616 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    267,616 miles
    Test number
    195378981933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass265,736 miles (+4,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    265,736 miles
    Test number
    216728864079
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass260,919 miles (+5,683)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    260,919 miles
    Test number
    746399974242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass255,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    255,236 miles
    Test number
    389031295237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail255,236 miles (+8,505)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,236 miles
    Test number
    228000749523
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass246,731 miles (+8,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    246,731 miles
    Test number
    709921989781
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  11. Pass238,567 miles (+8,842)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    238,567 miles
    Test number
    511581702169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass229,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    229,725 miles
    Test number
    607104303008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  13. Fail229,725 miles (+8,650)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,725 miles
    Test number
    141188435018
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryProp Shaft Center Bearing Split

  14. Pass221,075 miles (+9,750)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    221,075 miles
    Test number
    685865025234
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers do not clear the screen

  15. Pass211,325 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    211,325 miles
    Test number
    265923945041
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail211,325 miles (+11,703)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,325 miles
    Test number
    877823445062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass199,622 miles (+11,734)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    199,622 miles
    Test number
    157525324284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass187,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    187,888 miles
    Test number
    159623144034
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB54 ORK

Does LB54 ORK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 ORK expired on 14 Sept 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 ORK?
The MOT on LB54 ORK expired on 14 Sept 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 ORK done?
LB54 ORK was recorded at 276,255 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2022, an average of 10,723 miles a year.
Has LB54 ORK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 ORK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 ORK 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 LB54 ORK find?
LB54 ORK failed its latest MOT on 11 May 2022 with 9 major defects, 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: brake performance not tested due to vehicle not being able to stay running.; emissions not tested due to vehicle not able to stay running.; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/deteriorated., and 16 more.

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