London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,402 cc

LB55 BFXMOT history

LB55 BFX is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 6 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 339,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2023
Mileage
339,320 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
16,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 BFX
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
6 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 BFX was last recorded at 339,320 miles on 15 Jun 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
339,319 miles · 26 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
16,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 339,320 miles
  • 2021 – 338,471 miles
  • 2019 – 332,666 miles
  • 2018 – 314,214 miles
  • 2017 – 296,528 miles
  • 2016 – 262,143 miles
  • 2015 – 252,317 miles
  • 2014 – 225,054 miles
  • 2013 – 199,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass339,320 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • ADVISED SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass339,320 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    339,320 miles
    Test number
    243065982555
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail339,319 miles (+848)11 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    339,319 miles
    Test number
    838427884950
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass338,471 miles (+5,805)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    338,471 miles
    Test number
    316465868201
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass332,666 miles (+10,485)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    332,666 miles
    Test number
    981436164143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass322,181 miles (+7,967)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    322,181 miles
    Test number
    266319912524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass314,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    314,214 miles
    Test number
    437805632578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    776954098243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass296,528 miles (+11,293)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    296,528 miles
    Test number
    371646208708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass285,235 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    285,235 miles
    Test number
    138325416405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail284,934 miles (+22,791)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,934 miles
    Test number
    876180107840
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass262,143 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    262,143 miles
    Test number
    707077505260
    • AdvisoryADVISED SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

  12. Fail262,141 miles (+9,824)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,141 miles
    Test number
    707650252956
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryADVISED SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

  13. Pass252,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    252,317 miles
    Test number
    139025546401
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  14. Fail252,316 miles (+15,879)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,316 miles
    Test number
    117488711127
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  15. Pass236,437 miles (+11,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    236,437 miles
    Test number
    119907485077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass225,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    225,054 miles
    Test number
    857198394251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail225,053 miles (+15,084)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,053 miles
    Test number
    228438194247
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass209,969 miles (+10,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    209,969 miles
    Test number
    335558484012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass199,755 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    199,755 miles
    Test number
    445719103459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail199,752 miles (+14,511)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,752 miles
    Test number
    397686203376
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass185,241 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    185,241 miles
    Test number
    806813793090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass184,385 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    184,385 miles
    Test number
    806640183013
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LB55 BFX

Does LB55 BFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 BFX expired on 14 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 BFX?
The MOT on LB55 BFX expired on 14 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 BFX done?
LB55 BFX was recorded at 339,320 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2022, an average of 16,777 miles a year.
Has LB55 BFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 BFX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 BFX 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 LB55 BFX find?
LB55 BFX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2022 with 9 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 6 more.

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