London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,486 cc

LB56 UHWMOT history

LB56 UHW is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 8 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 340,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2024
Mileage
340,808 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
15,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 UHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 UHW was last recorded at 340,808 miles on 6 Apr 2023, 2,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
337,933 miles · 8 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,875 miles
Average per year
15,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 340,808 miles
  • 2022 – 337,933 miles
  • 2021 – 335,762 miles
  • 2020 – 332,146 miles
  • 2019 – 330,170 miles
  • 2018 – 306,891 miles
  • 2017 – 283,949 miles
  • 2016 – 261,782 miles
  • 2015 – 240,567 miles
  • 2014 – 217,794 miles
  • 2013 – 193,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass340,808 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens worn/slightly reduced output

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass340,808 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    340,808 miles
    Test number
    663186321604
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens worn/slightly reduced output

  2. Fail340,808 miles (+2,875)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    340,808 miles
    Test number
    947569830362
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens worn/slightly reduced output

  3. Pass337,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    337,933 miles
    Test number
    102992128792
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail337,933 miles (+2,171)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    337,933 miles
    Test number
    324380156095
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass335,762 miles (+3,616)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    335,762 miles
    Test number
    554709519388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass332,146 miles (+1,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    332,146 miles
    Test number
    285347438044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass330,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    330,170 miles
    Test number
    597674927019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail330,170 miles (+12,215)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    330,170 miles
    Test number
    908698363790
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass317,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    317,955 miles
    Test number
    284749653129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail317,955 miles (+11,064)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    317,955 miles
    Test number
    711260620366
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass306,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    306,891 miles
    Test number
    271983828275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail306,891 miles (+11,698)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,891 miles
    Test number
    324720504591
    • MajorIntegral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced C pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass295,193 miles (+11,244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    295,193 miles
    Test number
    474336382262
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass283,949 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    283,949 miles
    Test number
    877579066955
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail283,921 miles (+10,973)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,921 miles
    Test number
    858935798279
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured Chassis cracked (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Long brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak N/S of engine and rear of gearbox

  16. Pass272,948 miles (+11,166)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    272,948 miles
    Test number
    755867781163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass261,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    261,782 miles
    Test number
    969111717949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail261,782 miles (+11,587)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,782 miles
    Test number
    538094449394
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass250,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    250,195 miles
    Test number
    961219683946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail250,195 miles (+9,628)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,195 miles
    Test number
    903232599967
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass240,567 miles (+11,248)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    240,567 miles
    Test number
    574137269309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass229,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    229,319 miles
    Test number
    757773175159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail229,319 miles (+11,525)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,319 miles
    Test number
    108103875133
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass217,794 miles (+9,989)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    217,794 miles
    Test number
    349721654300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass207,805 miles (+14,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    207,805 miles
    Test number
    635645374108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  26. Pass193,390 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    193,390 miles
    Test number
    955333343316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail193,390 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,390 miles
    Test number
    975473443305
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LB56 UHW

Does LB56 UHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 UHW expired on 7 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 UHW?
The MOT on LB56 UHW expired on 7 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 UHW done?
LB56 UHW was recorded at 340,808 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2023, an average of 15,813 miles a year.
Has LB56 UHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 UHW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 UHW 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 LB56 UHW find?
LB56 UHW passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 5 more.

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