London Taxis INT TX II

Multi-colour · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

LB55 BKOMOT history

LB55 BKO is a multi-colour diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024 and it has passed 23 of 31 MOT tests, with 373,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2024
Mileage
373,918 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
MOT tests
31
23 passed · 8 failed
Per year
21,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 BKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 BKO was last recorded at 373,918 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 1,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
372,907 miles · 18 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,011 miles
Average per year
21,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 373,918 miles
  • 2021 – 372,907 miles
  • 2020 – 368,714 miles
  • 2019 – 363,505 miles
  • 2018 – 337,309 miles
  • 2017 – 311,118 miles
  • 2016 – 283,931 miles
  • 2015 – 257,240 miles
  • 2014 – 231,114 miles
  • 2013 – 205,156 miles
  • 2012 – 177,105 miles
  • 2011 – 148,534 miles
  • 2010 – 121,000 miles
  • 2009 – 96,786 miles
  • 2008 – 70,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass373,918 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass373,918 miles (+1,011)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    373,918 miles
    Test number
    936124711374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass372,907 miles (+4,193)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    372,907 miles
    Test number
    145046060680
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass368,714 miles (+5,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    368,714 miles
    Test number
    888412094912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass363,505 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    363,505 miles
    Test number
    343010741380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass361,447 miles (+13,545)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    361,447 miles
    Test number
    521486571700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass347,902 miles (+10,593)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    347,902 miles
    Test number
    284235329961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass337,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    337,309 miles
    Test number
    276911974042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing quicker on outside edge

  8. Fail337,309 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    337,309 miles
    Test number
    588189515509
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing quicker on outside edge

  9. Fail337,299 miles (+13,329)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    337,299 miles
    Test number
    204651054708
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass323,970 miles (+12,852)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    323,970 miles
    Test number
    288254635368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass311,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    311,118 miles
    Test number
    587295343578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail311,117 miles (+12,798)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,117 miles
    Test number
    366273667884
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass298,319 miles (+14,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    298,319 miles
    Test number
    612544534631
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySlight rust on bottom part off all doors

  14. Pass283,931 miles (+13,268)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    283,931 miles
    Test number
    741099003733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Pass270,663 miles (+13,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    270,663 miles
    Test number
    118377937518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass257,240 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    257,240 miles
    Test number
    934750757403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail257,239 miles (+13,224)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,239 miles
    Test number
    621170048483
    • FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass244,015 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    244,015 miles
    Test number
    497929095028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCentre midlle exhaust box skin surface corossion

  19. Fail244,015 miles (+12,901)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,015 miles
    Test number
    657499395056
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCentre midlle exhaust box skin surface corossion

  20. Pass231,114 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    231,114 miles
    Test number
    388280084436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteMidlle centre exhaust box skin corossion

  21. Fail231,114 miles (+13,144)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,114 miles
    Test number
    868880684248
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteMidlle centre exhaust box skin corossion

  22. Pass217,970 miles (+12,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    217,970 miles
    Test number
    527581194093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass205,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    205,156 miles
    Test number
    297428483241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Fail205,156 miles (+28,051)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,156 miles
    Test number
    979678783262
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass177,105 miles (+28,571)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    177,105 miles
    Test number
    397888772267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs have some distortion
    • NoteOffside headlamp mounting poor
    • NoteRear brake drums have some distortion
    • NoteSome free play at steering wheel

  26. Pass148,534 miles (+27,534)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    148,534 miles
    Test number
    385174581251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSome brake imbalance 20%

  27. Pass121,000 miles (+24,214)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    121,000 miles
    Test number
    941959870220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass96,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    96,786 miles
    Test number
    674338279287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Fail96,786 miles (+26,278)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,786 miles
    Test number
    161018879249
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  30. Pass70,508 miles (+11,744)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,508 miles
    Test number
    280043788279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass58,764 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,764 miles
    Test number
    390958108119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LB55 BKO

Does LB55 BKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 BKO expired on 16 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 BKO?
The MOT on LB55 BKO expired on 16 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 BKO done?
LB55 BKO was recorded at 373,918 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 21,364 miles a year.
Has LB55 BKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 BKO has failed 8 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LB55 BKO 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 BKO find?
LB55 BKO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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